Once Were Warriors (1994)
09/02/1994 (NZ) • 1h 39m
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Beth Heke
Jake Heke
Grace Heke
Nig Heke
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Polly Heke
Huata Heke
Bully
Dooley
Part of the Once Were Warriors Collection
Includes Once Were Warriors, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$950,000.00
Revenue
$6,700,000.00
Keywords
individual
suicide
rape
strong woman
tattoo
slum
funeral
alcohol
tradition
approved school
loss of loved one
despair
indigenous
ghetto
violent husband
new zealand
maori
lack of prospects
maori tradition
teacher
youth gang
crush
domestic violence
rebellious youth
alcohol abuse
incest
unemployment
auckland
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