Once Were Warriors (1994)
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English,
Maori
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English,
Maori
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.
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Watch Providers: Kanopy, Film Movement Plus
Production companies: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Communicado Productions, Avalon/NFU
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English,
Maori