Caterpillar
Caterpillar is a Drama film from New Zealand, directed by Chelsie Preston Crayford and written by N/A.
Released on 14 May 2026, this 2026 movie runs for approximately N/A and features an outstanding cast including Marta Dusseldorp, Lisa Harrow, Kirimaia Noel. With an IMDb rating of N/A, it has earned recognition for its storytelling, performances, and visual quality.
The plot follows Three generations living under one leaky Wellington roof in 2003, all on the brink of transformation. Sixteen-year-old Cassie is all bravado and vulnerability, drifting into risky territory as she searches for validation in all the wrong places. Her mother Maxine, 52, a formidable single-mother filmmaker on the brink of a long-awaited breakthrough, is finally offered a greenlight - if she can just land a star. Holding everything together is Huia, Cassie’s grandmother, 80, whose life has been defined by quiet service to family and a private obsession with raising monarch caterpillars, dreaming of one day witnessing the legendary butterfly migration in Mexico. But when Huia’s mind begins to fail her, the family is thrust into chaos. Can the maternal line hold together while everything is throwing them apart?, offering a blend of emotion, tension, and cinematic depth that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. The direction by Chelsie Preston Crayford brings out every layer of the narrative, while the performances by Marta Dusseldorp, Lisa Harrow, Kirimaia Noel give the film its heart and authenticity.
Whether you’re a fan of Drama movies or simply looking for a remarkable film experience from New Zealand, Caterpillar stands out as a must-watch — combining artistic vision, strong writing, and compelling characters in one memorable cinematic journey.
