Mahana (2016)
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.
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.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Cast
- Temuera Morrison - Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
- Akuhata Keefe - Simeon Mahana
- Nancy Brunning - Ramona Mahana
- Jim Moriarty - Rupeni Poata
- Regan Taylor - Joshua Mahana
- Maria Walker - Huria Mahana
- Sienna MacKinlay - Gloria Mahana
- Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara - Hope Mahana
- Kyra McRae - Faith Mahana
- Eds Eramiha - Pani
Screenplay
- John Collee (Screenplay)
- Witi Ihimaera (Novel)
Music: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, Tama Waipara
Cinematography: Ginny Loane
Editing: Michael Horton, Jonathan Woodford-Robinson
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One, Wild Bunch Distribution
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en
Keywords
farm, new zealand, rural area, grudge, 1960s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mahana about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mahana?
- Mahana was directed by Lee Tamahori.
- Who stars in Mahana?
- Mahana stars Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning, Jim Moriarty, Regan Taylor, Maria Walker.
- How long is Mahana?
- Mahana has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Mahana?
- Mahana is a Drama film.
- Where was Mahana produced?
- Mahana was produced in New Zealand.