Once Were Warriors (1994)

Name: Once Were Warriors
Director: Lee Tamahori
Released: 1994-09-02
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile

Drama

99 min

"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."

Plot Summary

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.