Site Revisions Underway Some Features May Not Work
Poster for Mahana

Mahana (2016)

★ 6.6/10 103 min Drama New Zealand English
Director: Lee Tamahori
Screenplay by: John Collee
Novel: Witi Ihimaera
Streaming: Not available
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.

Description

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.

Trailer

Top Cast

Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning
Nancy Brunning Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
Jim Moriarty Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
Regan Taylor Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker
Maria Walker Huria Mahana
Sienna MacKinlay Gloria Mahana
Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara Hope Mahana

Powered by

TMDB
× Movie poster
Back to Film Diary Index