Mahana
Mahana (2016) is a drama, directed by Lee Tamahori. It stars Temuera Morrison and Akuhata Keefe. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What Mahana Is About
On the east coast of New Zealand in the early sixties, two Maori shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are enemies in the sheds and in their own hearts. Simeon, fourteen, is the youngest son of a youngest son, and he starts questioning the rules laid down by his grandfather Tamihana, the patriarch. The further he gets into the truth behind the feud, the more he risks his own prospects and the balance of a tightly bound community. Lee Tamahori adapted Witi Ihimaera's novel Bulibasha, and the film showed at Berlin under the title The Patriarch.
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What is Mahana about?
On the east coast of New Zealand in the early sixties, two Maori shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are enemies in the sheds and in their own hearts. Simeon, fourteen, is the youngest son of a youngest son, and he starts questioning the rules laid down by his grandfather Tamihana, the patriarch.
Where can I watch Mahana?
Mahana is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Mahana?
Mahana runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).
When did Mahana come out?
Mahana was released in 2016.
Who directed Mahana?
Mahana was directed by Lee Tamahori.
Who stars in Mahana?
Mahana stars Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning, Jim Moriarty.
What is Mahana's rating?
Mahana holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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