
"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."
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.
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

Simeon Mahana
Ramona Mahana

Rupeni Poata

Joshua Mahana

Huria Mahana

Gloria Mahana
Hope Mahana
Faith Mahana
Pani

Miriam Mahana

Mohi

Aunt Saphora

Aunt Ruth

Poppy Poata
Caesar Poata

Hone

Maatiu

Mihaera Poata
Mr. McKenzie
Dr. Gillespie

Pupil
Judge Hughes

Defence Lawyer

Prosecution Lawyer
Clerk Simpson

Minister

Paramount Chief
Manuhiri Chief
Cinema Usher

Golden Shears Commentator

Golden Shears Announcer

Zelda

Doorman
Young Collins

Mr. Mervyn Williams

Cinema Projectionist
Josh
Jitesh Mahana