

Once Were Warriors (1995)
- R
- 09/14/1995 (US)
- Drama
- 1h 39m
A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.
Overview
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.
Lee Tamahori
DirectorRiwia Brown
ScreenplayCast

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 HekeJoseph Kairau
Huata Heke