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Mahana

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.

2016 |1h 43m |  Drama

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Cast

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Temuera Morrison

Grandfather Tamihana 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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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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Te Kohe Tuhaka

Caesar Poata

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Mark Ruka

Maatiu

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Fraser Brown

Mr. McKenzie

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Adam Gardiner

Dr. Gillespie

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Stephen Lovatt

Judge Hughes

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Edwin Wright

Defence Lawyer

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Paul Yates

Minister

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Alistair Browning

Mr. Mervyn Williams

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Status

Released

Language

English, Maori

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