
The Patriarch
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September 1, 2016
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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
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana

Akuhata Keefe
Simeon Mahana

Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana

Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata

Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana