It sparked major national conversations in New Zealand about domestic abuse and social inequality.
Rena Owen (Beth Heke) and Temuera Morrison (Jake "The Muss" Heke). Genre: Tragedy / Urban Drama. Once_Were_Warriors_Una_volta_erano_guerrieri_19...
The film centers on the volatile marriage between , a woman of noble Māori lineage, and Jake , a charismatic but hyper-violent man who has rejected his cultural roots. It sparked major national conversations in New Zealand
Watch these clips to see the film's powerful performances and learn about its lasting cultural legacy: a woman of noble Māori lineage