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| Temuera Morrison | ... | Grandfather Tamihana Mahana | |
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Akuhata Keefe | ... | Simeon Mahana |
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Nancy Brunning | ... | Ramona Mahana |
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Jim Moriarty | ... | Rupeni Poata |
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Regan Taylor | ... | Joshua Mahana |
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Maria Walker | ... | Huria Mahana |
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Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara | ... | Hope Mahana |
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Kyra McRae | ... | Faith Mahana |
| Eds Eramiha | ... | Pani | |
| Ngahuia Piripi | ... | Miriam Mahana | |
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Matariki Whatarau | ... | Mohi |
| Miriama McDowell | ... | Aunt Saphora | |
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Aroha Rawson | ... | Aunt Ruth |
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Yvonne Porter | ... | Poppy Poata |
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From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.
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3 March 2016 (New Zealand) See more »Also Known As:
The Patriarch See more »Filming Locations:
Minniesdale Chapel, 59 Shegadeen Rd, Wharehine, Auckland, New ZealandCompany Credits
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Mahana is exactly what I thought it would be, a testament to New Zealand's cinematic triumphs. It boasted both great acting and a plot that was easily followed by anyone.
I loved the underlying Maori'ness of the story and the family dynamics the movie portrayed. There is always a head of the family who is string willed and stubborn. Temuera Morrisson truly came in to his own in his role as Grandfather Mahana, I was steadily reminded of his role as Jake The Muss in Once were warriors many years ago.
Simeon Mahana(Akuhata Keefe) was the picture of perfection for his role in this movie he brought such honesty to his character and a truly a breath of fresh air.
In turn Mahana was a splendid movie that drove my emotions from one end of the scale to the other I was truly engrossed in the film and every character seems to come alive through the great choices of casting.