Mahana
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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.
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2 wins & 9 nominations
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"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."
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en
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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
Ngahuia Piripi
Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau
Mohi
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Berlin: Lee Tamahori and ‘Mahana’ Cast Talk Westerns, Maori Tradition, Gender Equality Variety
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