Mahana

Name: Mahana
Director: Lee Tamahori
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning, Jim Moriarty, Regan Taylor

Drama

"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.

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Release Date

September 1, 2016

Status

Released

Original Title

Mahana

Runtime

1h 43min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English, Maori

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission Jump Film and Television Hopscotch Entertainment One Wild Bunch Distribution

Mahana

Drama

"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."

Overview Credits Videos Images Reviews Similar Recommendations Watch

Release Date

September 1, 2016

Status

Released

Original Title

Mahana

Runtime

1h 43min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English, Maori

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission Jump Film and Television Hopscotch Entertainment One Wild Bunch Distribution