Whina

James Napier Robertson
2022-06-23

The mother of the nation.
7.6
112 min

The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.

Cast

Name Character Team
Rena Owen Older Whina Cooper Unowned
James Rolleston Gabriel Unowned
Wayne Hapi Heremia Te Wake Unowned
Erroll Shand Father Mulder Unowned
Vinnie Bennett William Cooper Unowned
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne Teenage Whina Cooper Unowned
Jayden Daniels Cyril Unowned
Miriama McDowell Younger Whina Cooper Unowned
Kali Kopae Mira Szászy Unowned
Sarah Valentine Elaine Unowned
Briar Rose Stacey Unowned
Awa Puna Pattie Unowned
Kasina Campbell Heretute Te Wake Unowned
Richard Te Are Richard Gilbert Unowned
Matu Ngaropo Apirana Ngata Unowned
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby Awhina Unowned
James Tito Pita Ti Wake Unowned
Marshayla Christie Kare Unowned