Whina

Whina

The mother of the nation.

7.6 /10 5 votes
June 23, 2022 1h 52m Released

Storyline

The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.

Key Information

Director Paula Whetu Jones
Writers James Lucas, James Napier Robertson
Studio GFC Films
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston

James Rolleston

Gabriel

Wayne Hapi

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Teenage Whina Cooper

Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels

Cyril

Miriama McDowell

Miriama McDowell

Younger Whina Cooper

Kali Kopae

Kali Kopae

Mira Szászy

Sarah Valentine

Sarah Valentine

Elaine

Briar Rose

Briar Rose

Stacey

Awa Puna

Awa Puna

Pattie

Frequently Asked Questions

Whina was released on June 23, 2022.

The runtime of Whina is 1h 52m.

Whina is a Drama, History movie.

Whina has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

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

Whina was directed by Paula Whetu Jones.

The main cast of Whina includes Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi.

Whina is originally in English.