Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB
6.6
Trailers
Technical team
Lee Tamahori Directing
John Collee Screenplay
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper Music
Tama Waipara Music
Robin Scholes Producing
Janine Dickins Producing
Timothy White Executive Producing
Production
New Zealand Film Commission
Jump Film and Television
Hopscotch Entertainment One
Wild Bunch Distribution