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.
Release: 1994
Rating: 7.375
Genre: Drama
Duration: 99 min
Country: New Zealand
Production: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Rena Owen
as Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
as Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
as Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
as Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
as Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
as Polly Heke