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.
Details
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Writer
- Riwia Brown
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $950,000
Cast
Cliff Curtis
George Henare
Joseph Kairau
Julian Arahanga
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Pete Smith
Rachael Morris Jr.
Rena Owen
Taungaroa Emile
Temuera Morrison
Keywords
alcohol
alcohol abuse
approved school
auckland
crush
despair
domestic violence
funeral
ghetto
incest
indigenous
individual
lack of prospects
loss of loved one
maori
maori tradition
new zealand
rape
rebellious youth
slum
strong woman
suicide
tattoo
teacher
tradition
unemployment
violent husband
youth gang
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