Mahana

Mahana (2016)

Tagline: From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.

Overview: 1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.

Release Date: 1 September 2016

Runtime: 1 hour and 43 minutes

Genre: Drama

Language: English and

Company: New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One and Wild Bunch Distribution

Status: Released

Writer: Lee Tamahori

Director: Lee Tamahori

Producer: Robin Scholes and Janine Dickins

Vote Average: 3.334

Vote Count: 473

Country: New Zealand

Visit: Official Mahana Website

Trailers

Mahana Trailer
Mahana Trailer

Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Paul YatesMinister
Alistair BrowningMr. Mervyn Williams
Eds EramihaPani
Stephen LovattJudge Hughes
Edwin WrightDefence Lawyer
Regan TaylorJoshua Mahana
Adam GardinerDr. Gillespie
Temuera MorrisonGrandfather Tamihana Mahana
Matariki WhatarauMohi
Fraser BrownMr. McKenzie
Maria WalkerHuria Mahana
Te Kohe TuhakaCaesar Poata
Mark RukaMaatiu
Akuhata KeefeSimeon Mahana
Aroha RawsonAunt Ruth
Miriama McDowellAunt Saphora
Nancy BrunningRamona Mahana
Ngahuia PiripiMiriam Mahana
Jim MoriartyRupeni Poata

Screenshots

Mahana Movie Screenshot 1

Ratings

3.334/10 based on 473 votes.

Review

Mahana is a genre film blending Drama themes with strong direction from Lee Tamahori. Produced under New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One and Wild Bunch Distribution, the movie runs 1 hour and 43 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At khatrimaza.co.in, it stands out as a highlight of 1 September 2016 cinema.

FAQs

Q: What is the genre of the Mahana?
A: It falls into Drama genre.

Q: When is the Mahana releasing?
A: The release date is 1 September 2016.

Q: Who directed the Mahana?
A: Lee Tamahori directed the Mahana.

Q: What is the runtime of Mahana?
A: The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Q: Who wrote the Mahana?
A: The Mahana is written by Lee Tamahori.