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."
Originally released in 2016. Mahana is a drama film. directed by Lee Tamahori.
Starring Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, and Nancy Brunning
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Top Cast
Temuera Morrison
as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
as Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning
as Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
as Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
as Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker
as Huria Mahana
Sienna MacKinlay
as Gloria Mahana
Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara
as Hope Mahana
Kyra McRae
as Faith Mahana
Eds Eramiha
as Pani
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Jump Film and Television
- Hopscotch Entertainment One
- Wild Bunch Distribution
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 ...
Who directed Mahana?
Mahana was directed by Lee Tamahori.
How long is Mahana?
Mahana has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Mahana released?
Mahana was released on September 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mahana?
The main cast of Mahana includes Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning, Jim Moriarty, Regan Taylor.