The Patriarch Poster

The Patriarch

66.00% | September 1, 2016 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Lee Tamahori
Director
John Collee
Screenplay
Timothy White
Executive Producer

Cast

Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
Akuhata Keefe
Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning
Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty
Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor
Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana

Images