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Release Date:
3 March 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
Her only chance for the future is to embrace the power of her past. morePlot:
A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
19 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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An incredible piece of film making more (192 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rena Owen | ... | Beth Heke | |
| Temuera Morrison | ... | Jake Heke | |
| Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell | ... | Grace Heke | |
| Julian Arahanga | ... | Nig Heke | |
| Taungaroa Emile | ... | Boogie Heke | |
| Rachael Morris Jr. | ... | Polly Heke | |
| Joseph Kairau | ... | Huata Heke | |
| Cliff Curtis | ... | Bully | |
| Pete Smith | ... | Dooley | |
| George Henare | ... | Bennett | |
| Mere Boynton | ... | Mavis | |
| Shannon Williams | ... | Toot | |
| Calvin Tuteao | ... | Taka (Gang Leader) | |
| Ray Bishop | ... | King Hitter (in pub) | |
| Ian Mune | ... | Judge |
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Rated R for pervasive language and strong depiction of domestic abuse, including sexual violence and substance abuse.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 min | Argentina:106 min | USA:103 minCountry:
New ZealandColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Italy:T (re-rating) (2006) | Italy:VM14 (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Germany:16 (f) | USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:18A | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:-16 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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The building used for the interior and exterior courtroom shots is the main office and warehouse in New Zealand for Apple Computer's national distributor. Although the entrance has been remodeled and the reception area totally changed, the small wall tiles seen on the interior walls can still be found in what is now a cupboard under the (now-enclosed) staircase shown. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Beth is being beaten by Jake at the start of the film she is thrown into a mirror which shatters completely. Later when the children are cleaning up the mess the mirror is back on the wall with only a few cracks. moreQuotes:
Grace Heke: Why's everything so black, Toot?Toot: Dunno - maybe cos we're all bloody Maoris!
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This is a film that should be seen by everyone. A powerful movie that will stir almost every emotion you can think of, and sometimes all at once. Completely believable and compelling film that will hold you till the very end, and a long time after.