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.
Made in NZ
6.6/10
2016
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Cast
Temuera Morrison
As Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
As Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning
As Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
As Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
As Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker
As Huria Mahana
Sienna MacKinlay
As Gloria Mahana
Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara
As Hope Mahana
Kyra McRae
As Faith Mahana
Eds Eramiha
As Pani
Ngahuia Piripi
As Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau
As Mohi
Miriama McDowell
As Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson
As Aunt Ruth
Yvonne Porter
As Poppy Poata
Te Kohe Tuhaka
As Caesar Poata
James Tito
As Hone
Mark Ruka
As Maatiu
Paddy Church
As Mihaera Poata
Fraser Brown
As Mr. McKenzie
Adam Gardiner
As Dr. Gillespie
Te Kaha Jonathan
As Pupil
Stephen Lovatt
As Judge Hughes
Edwin Wright
As Defence Lawyer
Aaron Ward
As Prosecution Lawyer
Miranda Wilson
As Clerk Simpson
Paul Yates
As Minister
Joe Naden
As Paramount Chief
John Ruka
As Manuhiri Chief
Tania Anderson
As Cinema Usher
Greg Johnson
As Golden Shears Commentator
John Leigh
As Golden Shears Announcer
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
As Zelda
Jim Birchall
As Doorman
Grae Burton
As Young Collins
Alistair Browning
As Mr. Mervyn Williams
Jack Walley
As Cinema Projectionist
Yusuf Ahmed
As Josh
Jitesh Mahana
As Jitesh Mahana
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