Once Were Warriors

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Actors: Cliff Curtis , Temuera Morrison , Pete Smith , Rena Owen , Ian Mune , Julian Arahanga , George Henare , Taungaroa Emile , Rachael Morris Jr. , Calvin Tuteao , Mere Boynton , Joseph Kairau , Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell , Ray Bishop , Shannon Williams

Director: Lee Tamahori

IMDB Rate: 7.9 out of 10 (13647 votes)

Plot Summary:Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his family. The movie follows a period of several weeks in the familys life showing Jakes frequent outburst of violence and the effect that this has on his family. The youngest son is in trouble with the police and may be put into a foster home while the elder son is about to join a street gang. Jakes daughter has her own serious problems which are a key element in the plot. DVD Quality PC, Mac, PS3 and XBOX 360 COMPATIBLE