Mahana (2016)

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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Cast

	Temuera Morrison	As: Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
	Akuhata Keefe	As: Simeon Mahana
	Nancy Brunning	As: Ramona Mahana
	Jim Moriarty	As: Rupeni Poata
	Regan Taylor	As: Joshua Mahana

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Tagline:	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.
Certification:	12

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Genres: Drama

Language: English,

Release Date: 01 September 2016

Country: NZ

Runtime: 103m

Company Credits

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

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Cast

	Temuera Morrison	Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
	Akuhata Keefe	Simeon 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
	Mark Ruka	Maatiu
	Paddy Church	Mihaera Poata
	Fraser Brown	Mr. McKenzie
	Adam Gardiner	Dr. Gillespie
	Stephen Lovatt	Judge Hughes
	Edwin Wright	Defence Lawyer
	Paul Yates	Minister
	Alistair Browning	Mr. Mervyn Williams