Genesis “Dark Horse” Potini (Cliff Curtis) is manic-depressive and has been institutionlized for years. When he leaves the psychichiatric ward and starts living with his brother Ariki (Wayne Kapi) things become even more complicated. Ariki is member of a local biker gang and wants his own son Mana (James Rolleston) to join them. Genesis is trying to find solace in playing chess and realises that the game of kings may be an opportunity for Mana to find a good path in live…

The powerful and sensitive true story DARK HORSE tells a tale about braverey, hope and resposibility. Director James Napier Robertson (I’M NOT HARRY JENSON) created with his second feature film a moving and fascinating drama with an exceptional cast.