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Mahana

Genres
Drama
Rating
6.6
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesNew Zealand
Release Date2016-09-01
Runtime103 mins

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 & Crew

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Temuera Morrison

as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

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Akuhata Keefe

as Simeon Mahana

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Nancy Brunning

as Ramona Mahana

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Jim Moriarty

as Rupeni Poata

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Regan Taylor

as Joshua Mahana

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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

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Eds Eramiha

as Pani

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Ngahuia Piripi

as Miriam Mahana

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Matariki Whatarau

as Mohi

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Miriama McDowell

as Aunt Saphora

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Aroha Rawson

as Aunt Ruth

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Yvonne Porter

as Poppy Poata

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Te Kohe Tuhaka

as Caesar Poata

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James Tito

as Hone

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Mark Ruka

as Maatiu

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Paddy Church

as Mihaera Poata

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Fraser Brown

as Mr. McKenzie

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Adam Gardiner

as Dr. Gillespie

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Te Kaha Jonathan

as Pupil

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Stephen Lovatt

as Judge Hughes

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Edwin Wright

as Defence Lawyer

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Aaron Ward

as Prosecution Lawyer

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Miranda Wilson

as Clerk Simpson

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Paul Yates

as Minister

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Joe Naden

as Paramount Chief

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John Ruka

as Manuhiri Chief

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Tania Anderson

as Cinema Usher

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Greg Johnson

as Golden Shears Commentator

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John Leigh

as Golden Shears Announcer

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Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu

as Zelda

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Jim Birchall

as Doorman

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Grae Burton

as Young Collins

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Alistair Browning

as Mr. Mervyn Williams

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Jack Walley

as Cinema Projectionist

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Yusuf Ahmed

as Josh

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Jitesh Mahana

as Jitesh Mahana

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