Mahana

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.

6.7 /10 21 votes
September 1, 2016 1h 43m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lee Tamahori
Writers John Collee, Witi Ihimaera
Studio New Zealand Film Commission
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

Akuhata Keefe

Simeon Mahana

Nancy Brunning

Nancy Brunning

Ramona Mahana

Jim Moriarty

Jim Moriarty

Rupeni Poata

Regan Taylor

Regan Taylor

Joshua Mahana

Maria Walker

Maria Walker

Huria Mahana

Sienna MacKinlay

Gloria Mahana

Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara

Hope Mahana

Kyra McRae

Faith Mahana

Eds Eramiha

Eds Eramiha

Pani

Ngahuia Piripi

Ngahuia Piripi

Miriam Mahana

Matariki Whatarau

Matariki Whatarau

Mohi

Frequently Asked Questions

Mahana was released on September 1, 2016.

The runtime of Mahana is 1h 43m.

Mahana is a Drama movie.

Mahana has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Mahana is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mahana was directed by Lee Tamahori.

The main cast of Mahana includes Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning.

Mahana is originally in English.