Mahana
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.
Release Date: 2016-09-01
Drama
★★★★★★★★★★ (20 votes)
Official website: https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/mahana
Casts
Temuera Morrison
as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Nancy Brunning
as Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
as Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
as Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker
as Huria Mahana
Eds Eramiha
as Pani
Ngahuia Piripi
as Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau
as Mohi
Miriama McDowell
as Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson
as Aunt Ruth
