What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999)

Jake Muss' oldest son is killed in a gang fight and the younger son wants revenge, but Jake doesn't want to lose his other son to violence as well.

Director:

Ian Mune

Writer:

Alan Duff

Stars:

Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera

9 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Temuera Morrison	...	Jake Heke
Rena Owen	...	Beth Heke
Clint Eruera	...	Sonny Heke
Nancy Brunning	...	Tania Rogers
Pete Smith	...	Apeman
Lawrence Makoare	...	Grunt
Rawiri Paratene	...	Mulla Rota
Julian Arahanga	...	Nig Heke
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rudolph Alford	...	McClutchy
Tony Billy	...	Charlie
Tu Brown	...	Pub Looker
Ross Buckingham	...	Pool Player
Shannon Claire II	...	Bar Dancer
Tammy Davis	...	Mookie
Eru Potaka Dewes	...	Minata Kahu

Storyline

This sequel to the New Zealand-set drama "Once Were Warriors" revisits alcoholic Maori man Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison) and his wife, Beth (Rena Owen), who have separated, largely due to his excessive drinking. When their older son, Nig (Julian Arahanga), is killed in a gang fight, his brother, Sonny (Clint Eruera), becomes determined to avenge his death. Attempting to change his life for the better, Jake tries to help Sonny avoid Nig's tragic fate.

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Plot Keywords:

boar | maori | sequel | gang | second part | 

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Taglines:

Jake's search for redemption.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Lawrence Makoare also appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) in which he gave an imposing performance as the fearsome orc leader Gothmog.

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Quotes

Mulla Rota: We coulda bin good together, eh gil?

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Connections

Follows Once Were Warriors (1994)

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Soundtracks

Boy
Written by Alan Jansson & Sina Saipaia
Performed by Sina

User Reviews

Acceptable Viewing

I found the movie to have a significant number of 'loop holes' if I may, some parts of the story did not flow on from 'Warriors'. Great acting, from both old and new. Hats off to Nancy Brunning for her brilliant acting, and also to Temuera Morrison, for having the courage to play 'Jake' again. A moving and brutal sequel to 'Warriors', however, in my opinion, the First is always the best!! Rock on 'Once were Warriors'!!

Details

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 May 1999 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

Filming Locations:

New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Zealand Film Commission, Polygram Filmed Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color