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Mahana( 2016)

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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.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Temuera Morrison

      Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

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      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

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      Sienna MacKinlay

      Gloria Mahana

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      Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara

      Hope Mahana

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      Kyra McRae

      Faith Mahana

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      Eds Eramiha

      Pani

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      Ngahuia Piripi

      Miriam Mahana

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      Matariki Whatarau

      Mohi

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      Miriama McDowell

      Aunt Saphora

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      Aroha Rawson

      Aunt Ruth

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      Yvonne Porter

      Poppy Poata

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      Te Kohe Tuhaka

      Caesar Poata

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      James Tito

      Hone

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      Mark Ruka

      Maatiu

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      Paddy Church

      Mihaera Poata

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      Fraser Brown

      Mr. McKenzie

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      Adam Gardiner

      Dr. Gillespie

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      Te Kaha Jonathan

      Pupil

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      Stephen Lovatt

      Judge Hughes

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      Edwin Wright

      Defence Lawyer

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      Aaron Ward

      Prosecution Lawyer

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      Miranda Wilson

      Clerk Simpson

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      Paul Yates

      Minister

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      Joe Naden

      Paramount Chief

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      John Ruka

      Manuhiri Chief

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      Tania Anderson

      Cinema Usher

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      Greg Johnson

      Golden Shears Commentator

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      John Leigh

      Golden Shears Announcer

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      Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu

      Zelda

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      Jim Birchall

      Doorman

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      Grae Burton

      Young Collins

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      Alistair Browning

      Mr. Mervyn Williams

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      Jack Walley

      Cinema Projectionist

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      Yusuf Ahmed

      Josh

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      Jitesh Mahana

      Jitesh Mahana

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      Glenn Ford

      Ben Wade (archive footage)

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      Van Heflin

      Dan Evans (archive footage)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • farm
    • new zealand
    • rural area
    • grudge
    • 1960s