
“From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.”

1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.
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1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As...
Mahana (2016) was directed by Lee Tamahori. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 43m, rated 6.6/10.
Mahana runs 1h 43m (103 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 22 votes. Genre: Drama.
Mahana is rated 6.6/10 by 22 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.