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/ 10IMDb7.120
20161h 43m
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.
Top-billed cast
- TTemuera Morrison
- GGrae Burton
- MMaria Walker
- TTuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara
- NNgahuia Piripi
- MMatariki Whatarau
- AAdam Gardiner
- JJitesh Mahana
- FFraser Brown
- AAroha Rawson
Crew
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Writers
- Witi Ihimaera, John Collee
- Producers
- Timothy White, Robin Scholes, Janine Dickins
- Production
- New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One, Wild Bunch Distribution
Frequently asked questions
What is Mahana rated?
Mahana has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 20 votes.
Who directed Mahana?
Mahana was directed by Lee Tamahori.
When was Mahana released?
Mahana was released in 2016.
