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Once Were Warriors(1994)

7.4(494)
1h 39m
1994-09-02

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

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Top Cast

Rena Owen
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke

Keywords

individualsuiciderapestrong womantattooslumfuneralalcoholtraditionapproved school loss of loved onedespairindigenousghettoviolent husbandnew zealandmaorilack of prospectsmaori traditionteacheryouth gangcrushdomestic violencerebellious youthalcohol abuseincestunemploymentauckland

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