Once Were Warriors

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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  Lee Tamahori

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  Rena Owen
  Beth Heke
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  Temuera Morrison
  Jake Heke
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  Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
  Grace Heke
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  Julian Arahanga
  Nig Heke
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  Taungaroa Emile
  Mark 'Boogie' Heke
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  Rachael Morris Jr.
  Polly Heke
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  Joseph Kairau
  Huata Heke
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  Cliff Curtis
  Bully
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  Pete Smith
  Dooley
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  George Henare
  Bennett
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  Mere Boynton
  Mavis
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  Shannon Williams
  Toot
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  Calvin Tuteao
  Taka
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  Ray Bishop
  King Hitter
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  Ian Mune
  Judge
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  Robert Pollock
  Policeman
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  Donald V. Allen
  Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)