Mahana
Mahana
Release: 2016-09-01
·Runtime: 103m
·★ 6.6
Drama
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.
Production Countries
New Zealand
Production Companies
New Zealand Film Commission
Jump Film and Television
Hopscotch Entertainment One
Wild Bunch Distribution
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Te Kohe Tuhaka
as Caesar Poata
Maria Walker
as Huria Mahana
Ngahuia Piripi
as Miriam Mahana
Mark Ruka
as Maatiu
Tania Anderson
as Cinema Usher
Stephen Lovatt
as Judge Hughes
Matariki Whatarau
as Mohi
Paul Yates
as Minister
Greg Johnson
as Golden Shears Commentator
Regan Taylor
as Joshua Mahana
John Leigh
as Golden Shears Announcer
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
as Zelda
Nancy Brunning
as Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
as Rupeni Poata
Grae Burton
as Young Collins
James Tito
as Hone
Alistair Browning
as Mr. Mervyn Williams
Temuera Morrison
as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Adam Gardiner
as Dr. Gillespie
Edwin Wright
as Defence Lawyer
Eds Eramiha
as Pani
Miriama McDowell
as Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson
as Aunt Ruth
Miranda Wilson
as Clerk Simpson
