Whina (2022)

7.6/10 112 min Drama History

Overview

The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.

Cast

Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston

Gabriel

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Teenage Whina Cooper

Jayden Daniels

Cyril

Miriama McDowell

Younger Whina Cooper

Kali Kopae

Mira Szászy

Sarah Valentine

Elaine

Briar Rose

Stacey

Awa Puna

Pattie

Kasina Campbell

Heretute Te Wake

Richard Te Are

Richard Gilbert

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Awhina

James Tito

Pita Ti Wake

Marshayla Christie

Kare

Ria Paki

Nina

Ocean Michael

Joseph

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