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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 (20 votes) | 2016 | 1h 43m
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date September 1, 2016
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One, Wild Bunch Distribution

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MAHANA - Featurette - "Women of the Era"
MAHANA - Featurette - "Women of the Era"
MAHANA Official Trailer - On Digital & DVD
MAHANA Official Trailer - On Digital & DVD

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