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.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile, Rachael Morris Jr.
Crew: Lee Tamahori (Director), Riwia Brown (Screenplay), Alan Duff (Author), Robin Scholes (Producer), Murray Grindlay (Original Music Composer), Murray McNabb (Original Music Composer)
Country: New Zealand
Language: English,
Studio: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Runtime: 99 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 02, 1994
IMDb: 3.6
Keywords:individual, suicide, rape, strong woman, tattoo, slum, funeral, alcohol, tradition, approved school , loss of loved one, despair, indigenous, ghetto, violent husband, new zealand, maori, lack of prospects, maori tradition, teacher, youth gang, crush, domestic violence, rebellious youth, alcohol abuse, incest, unemployment, auckland
