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Drama

Once Were Warriors.

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.

Directed by Lee Tamahori

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Bully

THE RIGHT PLACE TO PRESS PLAY

Where to watch.

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