- StatusReleased
- Release Date1994-09-02
- Runtime99 minutes
- TaglineA family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
- Revenue6,700,000$
- GenreDrama
- Production
CompaniesAvalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment - Budget950,000$
Movie 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.
Casts
Rena Owen
Temuera Morrison
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Julian Arahanga
Taungaroa Emile
Rachael Morris Jr.
Joseph Kairau
Cliff Curtis
Pete Smith
George Henare
Mere Boynton
Shannon Williams
Calvin Tuteao
Ray Bishop
Ian Mune
Robert Pollock
