Mahana

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."

6.6/101h 43m2016
Mahana

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission
Jump Film and Television
Hopscotch Entertainment One
Wild Bunch Distribution

Additional Information

Original Title:Mahana
Original Language:English
Status:Released
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