Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors (1994)

September 2nd, 19941h 39min

Drama
74%

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.


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