• 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.

Cliff Curtis

Pete Smith

George Henare

Calvin Tuteao

Ray Bishop

Ian Mune

Robert Pollock