Mahana

2016

1h 43m

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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.

Directors

Writers

John Collee(screenplay by)
Witi Ihimaera(novel by)
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Temuera Morrison
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
Simeon Mahana
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Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana
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Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata
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Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana
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Maria Walker
Huria Mahana
Sienna MacKinlay
Gloria Mahana
Kyra McRae
Faith Mahana
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Ngahuia Piripi
Miriam Mahana
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Miriama McDowell
Aunt Saphora
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Aroha Rawson
Aunt Ruth
Yvonne Porter
Poppy Poata
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Te Kohe Tuhaka
Caesar Poata
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Mark Ruka
Maatiu

Directors

Writers

John Collee(screenplay by)
Witi Ihimaera(novel by)

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Release date

September 1, 2016 (United States)

Country of origin

New Zealand

Languages

English
Maori

Production companies

New Zealand Film Commission
Jump Film and Television

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