Mahana (2016)
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.
Director:
Lee Tamahori
Writer:
John Collee
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Temuera Morrison as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana |
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Akuhata Keefe as Simeon Mahana |
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Nancy Brunning as Ramona Mahana |
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Jim Moriarty as Rupeni Poata |
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Regan Taylor as Joshua Mahana |
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Maria Walker as Huria Mahana |
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Sienna MacKinlay as Gloria Mahana |
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Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara as Hope Mahana |
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Kyra McRae as Faith Mahana |
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Eds Eramiha as Pani |
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Ngahuia Piripi as Miriam Mahana |
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Matariki Whatarau as Mohi |
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Miriama McDowell as Aunt Saphora |
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Aroha Rawson as Aunt Ruth |
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Yvonne Porter as Poppy Poata |
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Te Kohe Tuhaka as Caesar Poata |
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James Tito as Hone |
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Mark Ruka as Maatiu |
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Paddy Church as Mihaera Poata |
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Fraser Brown as Mr. McKenzie |
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Adam Gardiner as Dr. Gillespie |
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Te Kaha Jonathan as Pupil |
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Stephen Lovatt as Judge Hughes |
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Edwin Wright as Defence Lawyer |
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Aaron Ward as Prosecution Lawyer |
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Miranda Wilson as Clerk Simpson |
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Paul Yates as Minister |
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Joe Naden as Paramount Chief |
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John Ruka as Manuhiri Chief |
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Tania Anderson as Cinema Usher |
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Greg Johnson as Golden Shears Commentator |
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John Leigh as Golden Shears Announcer |
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Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu as Zelda |
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Jim Birchall as Doorman |
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Grae Burton as Young Collins |
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Alistair Browning as Mr. Mervyn Williams |
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Jack Walley as Cinema Projectionist |
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Yusuf Ahmed as Josh |
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Jitesh Mahana as Jitesh Mahana |
| Writing | John Collee | Screenplay |
| Directing | Lee Tamahori | Director |
| Production | Timothy White | Executive Producer |
| Production | Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Production | Janine Dickins | Producer |
| Art | Ross McGarva | Art Direction |
| Editing | Michael Horton | Editor |
| Art | Mark Robins | Production Design |
| Writing | Witi Ihimaera | Novel |
| Editing | Jonathan Woodford-Robinson | Editor |
| Camera | Ginny Loane | Director of Photography |
| Art | Abi Wollcombe | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Peter Sweeney | Art Direction |
| Sound | Tama Waipara | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Liz McGregor | Costume Design |
| Crew | Ashlee Fidow | Stunts |
