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.
Cast
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis
Bully
Pete Smith
Dooley
George Henare
Bennett
Mere Boynton
Mavis
Shannon Williams
Toot
Calvin Tuteao
Taka
Ray Bishop
King Hitter
Ian Mune
Judge
Robert Pollock
Policeman
Donald V. Allen
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)
Crew
Lee Tamahori
Director
Alan Duff
Author
Riwia Brown
Screenplay
Michael Horton
Editor
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Robin Scholes
Producer
Don Selwyn
Casting
Debra East
Makeup Artist
Deirdre Haworth
Makeup Artist
Ray Beentjes
Sound Designer
Brian Scadden
Visual Effects
Murray McNabb
Original Music Composer
Murray Grindlay
Original Music Composer
Michael Kane
Set Designer
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