Australia / Jun 14, 2024 / Sydney Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Two young teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of a pivotal battle in New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tuwhanauroa Rangihau | Mohi |
| Matia Mitai | Ka |
| Ria Paki | Hinepau |
| Hiwa Maiio Waerea | Baby Rau |
| Taaroto Tuapiki | Waiaro |
| Kataraina Howden-Borell | Riro |
| Ninakaye Taanetinorau | Ripeka |
| Matariki Whatarau | Ropata |
| Jack Barry | Sergeant Taylor |
| Naatana Mika | Puku |
| Te Rawhitiroa Bosch | William Mair |
| Whiu Tomika | Hitiri Te Paerata |
| Ngahuia Kopa | Te Ahumai |
| Jamus Webster | Sentinel |
| Kararaina Rangihau | Haki's Nanny |
| Te Awarua Anasta | Burning Boy |
| Meri Curtis | Ewa |
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| Luke Dunn | Dr Hooper |
| Isabella Te Aranae Gerlinde Hawkins | Haki's Baby Sister |
Genres
ActionAdventureDramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ka Whawhai Tonu |
| Original language | MI |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand, Australia |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Transmission Films |
| Release date | 27 giugno 2024 |
| Executive producer | Christina Milligan |
| Production | Piripi Curtis, Thomas Toby Parkinson |
| Writer | Tim Worrall |
| Editing | Te Rurehe Paki, Martin Brinkler |
| Cinematography | Grant McKinnon |
| Assistant directors | Mike Jonathan |
| Camera operators | Grant McKinnon |
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| Additional photography | Grant McKinnon |
| Production design | Shayne Radford |
| Stunts | Alex McColl |
| Music | Tiki Taane, Arli Liberman |
| Sound | Tiki Taane, Arli Liberman |
| Costume design | Te Ura Hoskins, Sara Fitzell |
| Makeup | Sara Fitzell, Te Ura Hoskins |
| Hairstyling | Sara Fitzell, Te Ura Hoskins |
Release dates
Premiere
New Zealand / Jun 17, 2024 / M / Hamilton
Canada / Sep 06, 2024
Theatrical release
New Zealand / Jun 27, 2024 / M
Australia / Aug 01, 2024 / M
United States / Jun 13, 2025 / R
Digital
Germany / Jun 14, 2024 / 12
Physical media
Australia / Jun 04, 2025 / M
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