Once Were Warriors (1994)
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
Starring Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Directed by Lee Tamahori
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Runtime: 99 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: ,English
Countries: New Zealand
Genres: Drama
Keywords: individual,slum,suicide,tattoo,alcohol,rape,loss of loved one,tradition,indigenous,despair,violent husband,ghetto,new zealand,maori,strong woman,lack of prospects,maori tradition,funeral,approved school ,crush,independent film,teacher,youth gang,domestic violence,violence,rebellious youth,alcohol abuse,incest,unemployment,auckland
Cast
Beth Heke
Jake Heke
Grace Heke
Nig Heke
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Polly Heke
Huata Heke
Bully
Dooley
Bennett
Mavis
Toot
Taka
King Hitter
Judge
Policeman