Once Were Warriors

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
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  Temuera Morrison

  Jake Heke
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  Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

  Grace Heke
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  Julian Arahanga

  Nig Heke
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  Taungaroa Emile

  Mark 'Boogie' Heke
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  Rachael Morris Jr.

  Polly Heke
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  Joseph Kairau

  Huata Heke
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  Cliff Curtis

  Bully
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  Pete Smith

  Dooley
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  George Henare

  Bennett