farm,new zealand,rural area,grudge,1960s

Mahana (2016)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lee Tamahori
  • Profile picture of Temuera Morrison
    Grandfather Tamihana Mahana Temuera Morrison
  • Profile picture of Nancy Brunning
    Ramona Mahana Nancy Brunning
  • Profile picture of Jim Moriarty
    Rupeni Poata Jim Moriarty
  • Profile picture of Regan Taylor
    Joshua Mahana Regan Taylor
  • Profile picture of Maria Walker
    Huria Mahana Maria Walker
  • Profile picture of Eds Eramiha
    Pani Eds Eramiha
  • Profile picture of Ngahuia Piripi
    Miriam Mahana Ngahuia Piripi
  • Profile picture of Matariki Whatarau
    Mohi Matariki Whatarau

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Keywords

  • farm
  • new zealand
  • rural area
  • grudge
  • 1960s