The Story

Set in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1864, KA WHAWHAI TONU tells the story of a pivotal battle in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region. A battle fought with impossible odds between Maori and the Colonial forces. This heroic conflict is told through the eyes of two young teenagers forced to take control of their own destiny amidst the chaos of the battle and their escape.

Rating

M

Duration

115 min

Cast

Cliff Curtis, Temuera Morrison, Jason Flemyng, Paku Fernandez, Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas

Director

Mike Jonathan