Mahana
Lee Tamahori2016-09-01
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.
6.636
103 min
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
| Name | Character | Team | |
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Temuera Morrison | Grandfather Tamihana Mahana | Unowned |
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Akuhata Keefe | Simeon Mahana | Unowned |
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Nancy Brunning | Ramona Mahana | Unowned |
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Jim Moriarty | Rupeni Poata | Unowned |
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Regan Taylor | Joshua Mahana | Unowned |
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Maria Walker | Huria Mahana | Unowned |
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Sienna MacKinlay | Gloria Mahana | Unowned |
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Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara | Hope Mahana | Unowned |
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Kyra McRae | Faith Mahana | Unowned |
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Eds Eramiha | Pani | Unowned |
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Ngahuia Piripi | Miriam Mahana | Unowned |
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Matariki Whatarau | Mohi | Unowned |
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Miriama McDowell | Aunt Saphora | Unowned |
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Aroha Rawson | Aunt Ruth | Unowned |
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Yvonne Porter | Poppy Poata | Unowned |
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Te Kohe Tuhaka | Caesar Poata | Unowned |
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James Tito | Hone | Unowned |
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Mark Ruka | Maatiu | Unowned |
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Paddy Church | Mihaera Poata | Unowned |
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Fraser Brown | Mr. McKenzie | Unowned |
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Adam Gardiner | Dr. Gillespie | Unowned |
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Te Kaha Jonathan | Pupil | Unowned |
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Stephen Lovatt | Judge Hughes | Unowned |
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Edwin Wright | Defence Lawyer | Unowned |
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Aaron Ward | Prosecution Lawyer | Unowned |
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Miranda Wilson | Clerk Simpson | Unowned |
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Paul Yates | Minister | Unowned |
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Joe Naden | Paramount Chief | Unowned |
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John Ruka | Manuhiri Chief | Unowned |
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Tania Anderson | Cinema Usher | Unowned |
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Greg Johnson | Golden Shears Commentator | Unowned |
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John Leigh | Golden Shears Announcer | Unowned |
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Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Zelda | Unowned |
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Jim Birchall | Doorman | Unowned |
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Grae Burton | Young Collins | Unowned |
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Alistair Browning | Mr. Mervyn Williams | Unowned |
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Jack Walley | Cinema Projectionist | Unowned |
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Yusuf Ahmed | Josh | Unowned |
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Jitesh Mahana | Jitesh Mahana | Unowned |