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Once Were Warriors
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
Cast, crew and production details
About Once Were Warriors
Cast
Rena OwenBeth Heke
Temuera MorrisonJake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellGrace Heke
Julian ArahangaNig Heke
Taungaroa EmileMark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.Polly Heke
Joseph KairauHuata Heke
Cliff CurtisBullyCredits
- Directed by
- Lee Tamahori
- Written by
- Riwia Brown
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Once Were Warriors Collection
- Budget
- $950K
- Box office
- $6.7M
Production
- Avalon StudiosNew Zealand
New Zealand Film CommissionNew Zealand
NZ on AirNew Zealand- Fish Entertainment
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