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An unemployed Maori living in the Auckland slums, Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison) has a terrible temper that he takes out on family and strangers alike. His wife, Beth (Rena Owen), takes regular...
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This powerful drama centers on the troubled life of a Maori family crippled by poverty, bigotry, alcoholism and domestic violence. Watch trailers & learn more.
Summaries. A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts. Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his family.
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Once Were Warriors. This classic 90's indie sleeper hit put New Zealand on the cinema map with its intense and controversial tale of a Maori family torn apart by alcoholism and violence set against the backdrop of traditional tribal culture. 2,958 IMDb 7.9 1 h 42 min 1995. X-Ray R. Drama · Downbeat. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy.
Sep 14, 1995 · Overview. A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband. Alan Duff. Author. Lee Tamahori. Director. Riwia Brown. Screenplay. Reviews. Discussions 1.
1 hr 43 mins. Drama. R. Watchlist. Domestic tale about a Maori couple in New Zealand whose violent relationship has tragic consequences for their five children. Based on the novel by Alan Duff....
