Mahana
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.
- Production
- New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One, Wild Bunch Distribution
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Cast
Temuera Morrison
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker
Huria Mahana
Eds Eramiha
Pani
Ngahuia Piripi
Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau
Mohi
Miriama McDowell
Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson
Aunt Ruth
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Caesar Poata
James Tito
Hone
Mark Ruka
Maatiu
Adam Gardiner
Dr. Gillespie
Stephen Lovatt
Judge Hughes
Edwin Wright
Defence Lawyer
Miranda Wilson
Clerk Simpson
Paul Yates
Minister
Tania Anderson
Cinema Usher
Greg Johnson
Golden Shears Commentator
Crew
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Writers
- John Collee
- Producers
- Timothy White,Robin Scholes,Janine Dickins
- Cinematography
- Ginny Loane
- Composer
- Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper,Tama Waipara
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