Mahana
01/09/2016
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.
Movie Information
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
Maria Walker
as Huria Mahana
Eds Eramiha
as Pani
Ngahuia Piripi
as Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau
as Mohi
Miriama McDowell
as Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson
as Aunt Ruth
Te Kohe Tuhaka
as Caesar Poata
James Tito
as Hone
Mark Ruka
as Maatiu
Paddy Church
as Mihaera Poata
Fraser Brown
as Mr. McKenzie
Adam Gardiner
as Dr. Gillespie
Stephen Lovatt
as Judge Hughes
Edwin Wright
as Defence Lawyer
Paul Yates
as Minister
Alistair Browning
as Mr. Mervyn Williams
