Mahana 2016

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Written by: John Collee
Release date: 2016-09-01
Runtime: 103 minutes
Tagline: 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.
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 
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Also known as:
  • Mahana: Eine Maori-Saga
  • Patriarken
  • The Patriarch