Once Were Warriors 1994

Name: Once Were Warriors
Released: 1994-09-02
Cast: Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Lee Tamahori
Written by:	Riwia Brown
Release date:	1994-09-02
Runtime:	99 minutes
Critics score:	94 / 100
Tagline:	A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
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