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No. 2, released as Naming Number Two in North America, is a 2006 New Zealand film written and directed by Toa Fraser in his feature film debut. It was released 16 February 2006 in New Zealand and 3 August 2007 in the U.S. It was adapted from New Zealand-Fijian playwright Fraser's 2000 play.
Watch film. Synopsis: The heart has gone out of Nanna Maria’s family. There are no parties – they don’t even fight anymore. Inspired by a dream of her childhood back in Fiji, Nanna demands that her grandchildren put on a big feast at which she will name her successor.
No. 2 - Nanna Maria (Ruby Dee), the matriarch of a Fijian-Kiwi family, fears the heart has left her clan. She demands her grown grandchildren arrange a traditional feast, where she will name her successor. But family tiffs will spin events into chaos.
How to watch online, stream, rent or buy No. 2 in New Zealand + release dates, reviews and trailers. Acclaimed local drama, about a Fijian family living in Auckland: Nanna Maria (Ruby Dee) dreams of her youth in Fiji with nostalgia - sunny days, family and celebration.
"No. 2" is a poignant exploration of the universal themes of family, love, and the constant struggle between tradition and progress. It immerses viewers in a world where cultures converge, providing a nuanced and authentic portrayal of the immigrant experience.
The matriarch of a family has a large dinner to name her successor.
- (12)
- Comedy, Drama
- PG
Year: 2006. Original title: No. 2. Synopsis: Living in Mt. Roskill, Auckland, Nana Maria struggles to get her grandchildren together for a traditional Fijian feast in which she means to name her successor as Matriarch.
