Mahana (2016)

6.6/10 103 min Drama

Overview

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

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

Mark Ruka

Maatiu

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