Movie
Mahana
Released: September 1, 2016 (2016)
Runtime: 103 minutes
Genres: Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Jim Moriarty as Rupeni Poata
Age at release: 63
- Temuera Morrison as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Age at release: 55
- Nancy Brunning as Ramona Mahana
Age at release: 45
- Akuhata Keefe as Simeon Mahana
Age at release: Unknown
- Regan Taylor as Joshua Mahana
Age at release: Unknown
- Maria Walker as Huria Mahana
Age at release: Unknown
- Sienna MacKinlay as Gloria Mahana
Age at release: Unknown
- Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara as Hope Mahana
Age at release: Unknown
- Kyra McRae as Faith Mahana
Age at release: Unknown
- Eds Eramiha as Pani
Age at release: Unknown
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- Greg Johnson as Golden Shears Commentator
Age at release: 57
- Stephen Lovatt as Judge Hughes
Age at release: 52
- John Leigh as Golden Shears Announcer
Age at release: 51
- Te Kohe Tuhaka as Caesar Poata
Age at release: 34
- Ngahuia Piripi as Miriam Mahana
Age at release: 25
- Matariki Whatarau as Mohi
Age at release: Unknown
- Miriama McDowell as Aunt Saphora
Age at release: Unknown
- Aroha Rawson as Aunt Ruth
Age at release: Unknown
- Yvonne Porter as Poppy Poata
Age at release: Unknown
- Mark Ruka as Maatiu
Age at release: Unknown
- Adam Gardiner as Dr. Gillespie
Age at release: Unknown
- Te Kaha Jonathan as Pupil
Age at release: Unknown
- Edwin Wright as Defence Lawyer
Age at release: Unknown
- Aaron Ward as Prosecution Lawyer
Age at release: Unknown
- Miranda Wilson as Clerk Simpson
Age at release: Unknown
- Paul Yates as Minister
Age at release: Unknown
- Joe Naden as Paramount Chief
Age at release: Unknown
- John Ruka as Manuhiri Chief
Age at release: Unknown
- Tania Anderson as Cinema Usher
Age at release: Unknown
- Jim Birchall as Doorman
Age at release: Unknown