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6.6/10 • 20

2016-09-01 • 1h 43m

Drama

From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.

1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.

Directors
Lee Tamahori
Editors
Jonathan Woodford-Robinson

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  1. Temuera Morrison

    Temuera Morrison

    Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

  2. Akuhata Keefe

    Akuhata Keefe

    Simeon Mahana

  3. Nancy Brunning

    Nancy Brunning

    Ramona Mahana

  4. Jim Moriarty

    Jim Moriarty

    Rupeni Poata

  5. Regan Taylor

    Regan Taylor

    Joshua Mahana

  6. Maria Walker

    Maria Walker

  7. Edmund Eramiha

    Edmund Eramiha

  8. Ngahuia Piripi

    Ngahuia Piripi

  9. Matariki Whatarau

    Matariki Whatarau

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
farmnew zealandrural areagrudge1960s