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."Movie
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Mahana
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StarringTemuera MorrisonAkuhata KeefeNancy Brunning
DirectorLee Tamahori
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NR 1 hr 43 minDrama
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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.

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Timothy White
Production Companies:New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One, Wild Bunch Distribution
Mahana on the Web:Official Website
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