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Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

Once Were Warriors

7.419941h 39mR

Drama

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

Directed by Lee Tamahori

Behind the scenes

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CAST

The people behind the story

Rena Owen

Rena OwenBeth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Temuera MorrisonJake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellGrace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Julian ArahangaNig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa EmileMark 'Boogie' Heke

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Rachael Morris Jr.Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Joseph KairauHuata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Cliff CurtisBully