Once Were Warriors

1994·99'

Lee Tamahori

Drama

★ 7.4

Letterboxd TMDB #527

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

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.

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