Directed by Michael Jonathan
2024 | M | 1 hour 55 mins | Aotearoa | Māori
Amidst the chaos of the infamous 1864 siege of Ōrākau in the Waikato, two rangatahi must seize command of their destinies, and fight for their freedom. Facing insurmountable odds, Māori defiantly stand their ground against the relentless advance of colonial forces in a struggle for sovereignty. Presented in te reo Māori, this ambitious historical drama tells the story of a pivotal moment in the New Zealand land wars from a Māori perspective. Alongside seasoned actors Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis and Brit Jason Flemyng, the lead roles are played by newcomers Paku Fernandez and Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas.
Producer: Piripi Curtis, Toby Parkinson
Screenplay: Tim Worrall
Music: Arli Liberman, Tiki Taane
Cinematography: Grant McKinnon
Cast: Paku Fernandez,Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas, Brit Jason Flemyng,Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis