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Once Were Warriors A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

Once Were Warriors


Plot

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.

  • Drama

Extra Details

Budget: $950,000

Revenue: $6,700,000

Runtime: 99 mins

Rating: 7.373✨

Released On: 1994-09-02

Produced By:

  • - Avalon Studios
  • - New Zealand Film Commission
  • - NZ on Air
  • - Fish Entertainment

Languages:

  • - English
  • - Maori