Mahana
movie
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.
Released September 01, 2016
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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.
Cast
Temuera Morrison
as
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
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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
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Sienna MacKinlay
as
Gloria Mahana
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Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara
as
Hope Mahana
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Kyra McRae
as
Faith Mahana
Eds Eramiha
as
Pani
Ngahuia Piripi
as
Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau
as
Mohi
Crew
John Collee
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Screenplay
Lee Tamahori
as
Director
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Timothy White
as
Executive Producer
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Robin Scholes
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Producer
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Janine Dickins
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Producer
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Ross McGarva
as
Art Direction
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Michael Horton
as
Editor
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Mark Robins
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Production Design
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Witi Ihimaera
as
Novel
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Jonathan Woodford-Robinson
as
Editor
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Ginny Loane
as
Director of Photography
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Abi Wollcombe
as
Set Decoration