Movie
Mahana
“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.”
6.6/10
2016
1h 43m
en
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.
Director
Lee Tamahori
Writers
John Collee
Movie Information
Release Date
September 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 43m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
20
Production
Jump Film and Television
Hopscotch Entertainment One
