1994 • 1h 39m
74%
“A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.”
Overview
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Drama
Release Date
9/2/1994
Status
Released
Original Title
Once Were Warriors
Runtime
1h 39m
Budget
$950,000
Revenue
$6,700,000
Language
EN
Production Companies
Avalon Studios
New Zealand Film Commission
NZ on Air
Fish Entertainment
