Photo: Supplied by Hamilton Gardens Art Festival
Hone Taukiri's childhood on the Kāpiti Coast was far from conventional.
Growing up in the world of Hare Krishna involved long days on street corners with a stack of books, chanting, meditation, food, and gurus warning that making films goes against God's plan.
His play, as part of the Hamilton Arts Festival, is a deep dive into his youth, and the compelling memories he has from that time.
He speaks to Kathryn.