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Mahana (2016)

01/09/2016 (NZ)•Drama•1h 43m
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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.

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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.

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    1. Temuera Morrison

      Temuera Morrison

      Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

    2. 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

      Huria Mahana

    7. Eds Eramiha

      Eds Eramiha

      Pani

    8. Ngahuia Piripi

      Ngahuia Piripi

      Miriam Mahana

    9. Matariki Whatarau

      Matariki Whatarau

      Mohi

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    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • farm
    • new zealand
    • rural area
    • grudge
    • 1960s

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