Mahana (2016)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Lee Tamahori
Writing:
- John Collee
- Witi Ihimaera
Stars:
Release Date: 2016-09-01
6.6/10
6.6/10
- Country: NZ
- Language: English
- Runtime: 103
Rupeni Poata
Ramona Mahana
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Joshua Mahana
Huria Mahana
Miriam Mahana
Mohi
Aunt Saphora
Aunt Ruth
Caesar Poata
Hone
Maatiu
Mr. McKenzie
Dr. Gillespie
Judge Hughes
Defence Lawyer
Minister
Mr. Mervyn Williams
Pani
Clerk Simpson
Cinema Usher
Golden Shears Commentator
Golden Shears Announcer
Zelda
Young Collins
Cinema Projectionist
Ben Wade (archive footage)
Dan Evans (archive footage)
