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Mahana(2016)

09/01/2016

(NZ)

1h 43m

66%
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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.

Overview

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.

Lee Tamahori

Director

Top Billed Cast

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

Akuhata Keefe

Akuhata Keefe

Simeon Mahana

Nancy Brunning

Nancy Brunning

Ramona Mahana

Jim Moriarty

Jim Moriarty

Rupeni Poata

Regan Taylor

Regan Taylor

Joshua Mahana

Maria Walker

Maria Walker

Huria Mahana

Ngahuia Piripi

Ngahuia Piripi

Miriam Mahana

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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$ 0

Revenue

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