Genres
Production Companies
Jump Film and Television
Hopscotch Entertainment One
Wild Bunch Distribution
Mahana
From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: John Collee
Director: Lee Tamahori
Producer: Robin Scholes, Janine Dickins
Director of Photography: Ginny Loane
Top Cast
Videos
MAHANA - Featurette - "Women of the Era"
MAHANA Official Trailer - On Digital & DVD
