
Mahana
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.
Mahana
September 1, 2016
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Cast (38)

Temuera Morrison
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

Akuhata Keefe
Simeon Mahana

Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana

Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata

Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana

Maria Walker
Huria Mahana

Sienna MacKinlay
Gloria Mahana

Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara
Hope Mahana

Kyra McRae
Faith Mahana

Eds Eramiha
Pani

Ngahuia Piripi
Miriam Mahana

Matariki Whatarau
Mohi

Miriama McDowell
Aunt Saphora

Aroha Rawson
Aunt Ruth

Yvonne Porter
Poppy Poata

Te Kohe Tuhaka
Caesar Poata

James Tito
Hone

Mark Ruka
Maatiu

Paddy Church
Mihaera Poata

Fraser Brown
Mr. McKenzie

Adam Gardiner
Dr. Gillespie

Te Kaha Jonathan
Pupil

Stephen Lovatt
Judge Hughes

Edwin Wright
Defence Lawyer

Aaron Ward
Prosecution Lawyer

Miranda Wilson
Clerk Simpson

Paul Yates
Minister

Joe Naden
Paramount Chief

John Ruka
Manuhiri Chief

Tania Anderson
Cinema Usher

Greg Johnson
Golden Shears Commentator

John Leigh
Golden Shears Announcer

Grae Burton
Young Collins

Alistair Browning
Mr. Mervyn Williams

Jack Walley
Cinema Projectionist

Yusuf Ahmed
Josh

Jitesh Mahana
Jitesh Mahana
Crew (17)
Directing

Lee Tamahori
Director
Writing

John Collee
Screenplay

Witi Ihimaera
Novel
Production
Sound

Tama Waipara
Original Music Composer

Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Original Music Composer
Art

Mark Robins
Production Design

Ross McGarva
Art Direction

Abi Wollcombe
Set Decoration

Peter Sweeney
Art Direction
Camera

Ginny Loane
Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up

Liz McGregor
Costume Design
Crew

Ashlee Fidow
Stunts
Editing

Michael Horton
Editor

Jonathan Woodford-Robinson
Editor