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 |
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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
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
Simeon Mahana
Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana
Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata
Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana
Joshua Mahana
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Also known as:
- Mahana: Eine Maori-Saga
- Patriarken
- The Patriarch