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
farm
new zealand
rural area
grudge
1960s
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.4 / 5
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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
Crew
Lee Tamahori
Director
John Collee
Screenplay
Ashlee Fidow
Stunts
Popular Reviews
1 review
Maxx
5.0★ · 06/24/24
Didn’t understand a word because the whole class was loud but nice pictures and the score was great
Didn’t understand a word because the whole class was loud but nice pictures and the score was great
