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Once Were Warriors

Where:

🇳🇿 New Zealand

When:

The 1990s

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love. — 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.

Released in 1994 — 99 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Languages:

English Maori