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.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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Drama
Homepage: https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/mahana
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 103 minutes
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Played Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
Played Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning
Played Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
Played Rupeni Poata
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Played Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker
Played Huria Mahana
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Played Pani
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Played Miriam Mahana
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Played Mohi
Miriama McDowell
Played Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson
Played Aunt Ruth
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Played Caesar Poata
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Played Hone
Mark Ruka
Played Maatiu
Paddy Church
Played Mihaera Poata
Fraser Brown
Played Mr. McKenzie
Adam Gardiner
Played Dr. Gillespie
Stephen Lovatt
Played Judge Hughes
Edwin Wright
Played Defence Lawyer
Paul Yates
Played Minister
Alistair Browning
Played Mr. Mervyn Williams
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