New Zealand / Aug 04, 2022 / M / Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival Premiere
Serve or protect?
1h 44min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tame Iti | Tame Iti |
| Xavier Horan | STG 'Ren' Renata |
| Andrew Cottle | STG Phil |
| Byron Coll | Jarrod |
| Cinzia Maioha Jonathan | Dr. Foon |
| Troy Kingi | Mooks |
| Colin Moy | Wilson |
| Rangi Rangitukunoa | Pōtaka |
| Nepia Takuira-Mita | Pana |
| Oriini Kaipara | Hine |
| Tipene Ohlson | Pāpā |
| Mack McKorkindale | Hux |
| Ati Teepa | Keri |
| Katea Te Rehita Morgan | Maitaranui |
| Te Aroha Huirua Teepa | Kui Tūī |
| Tōrerenui-A-Rua Te Pou | Wikitoria |
| Beverly Manahi | Nana Bev |
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| Te Hawiki Rangihika-Hawea | Child on the Bus |
| Te Oro Rangihika-Hawea | Child on the Bus |
| Mako Teepa | Child on the Bus |
| Ngahiramai Teepa | Child on the Bus |
| Paaku Waata Titoko | Child on the Bus |
| Rarauwhe Titoko | Child on the Bus |
| Te Waimihia Wetini | Child on the Bus |
| Ngāwai Teepa | Child on the Bus |
| Teina Harawira | Child on the Bus |
| Manukura Apiata | Child on the Bus |
| Rereiao Kahi | Child on the Bus |
| Te Rangihoua Kahi | Child on the Bus |
| Waiheke Kahi | Child on the Bus |
| Siu Purewa Pou | Child on the Bus |
| Tūroa Taipeti | Child on the Bus |
| Te Mataku Iti | Elderly |
| Yvonne Iti | Elderly |
| Tiwai Iti | Elderly |
| Wikitoria Kereopa | Elderly |
| Molly Kutia | Elderly |
| Martha Maaka | Elderly |
| Yvonne McKenzie | Elderly |
| Kararaina Nepe | Elderly |
| James Noema | Elderly |
| Benjamin Rangi | Elderly |
| Marie Rangi | Elderly |
| Brian Takurua | Elderly |
| Materoa Te Papa | Elderly |
| Richard Teamo | Elderly |
| Hine Teepa | Elderly |
| Georgina Timoti | Elderly |
| Molly Turnbull | Elderly |
| Lois Umuhuri | Elderly |
| Harata Williams | Elderly |
| Priscilla Woods | Elderly |
Genres
DramaAction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Muru |
| Original language | MI |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Jawbone Pictures, Wheke Group Limited, Te Māngai Pāho |
| Official site | nzfilm.co.nz |
| Release date | 13 ottobre 2022 |
| Executive producer | Cliff Curtis, Richard Fletcher, Tearepa Kahi, Timothy White, Kelly Rogers, Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye, Ryan Hamilton |
| Production | Selina Joe, Tame Iti, Reikura Kahi, Charlotte Larsen, Liz DiFiore, Ati Teepa |
| Writer | Tearepa Kahi, Jason Nathan, Claire Dobbin |
| Casting | Christina Asher |
| Editing | John Gilbert, Alana Cotton, Brenton Cumberpatch, Tristan Simpson, Jemma Lee, Dan Pavis |
| Cinematography |
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Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Aug 10, 2022 / 18A / Toronto International Film Festival
South Korea / Oct 07, 2022 / Busan International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Australia / Oct 13, 2022 / MA15+
Ireland / Sep 25, 2025 / 15A
United Kingdom / Sep 25, 2025
Digital
Germany / Dec 01, 2022 / 16
New Zealand / Dec 01, 2022 / M
United States / Apr 29, 2023 / Tubi
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