Once Were Warriors (1994)
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
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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Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark '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
Keywords
Loss of loved oneViolenceSuicideStrong womanFuneralRapeCrushTeacherTattooIncestGhettoYouth gangAlcoholIndividualIndigenousDomestic violenceSlumIndependent filmAlcohol abuseDespairNew zealandRebellious youthUnemploymentViolent husbandTraditionMaoriMaori traditionApproved school Lack of prospectsAuckland
