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Description: 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.

Cast:
Beth Heke: Rena Owen
Jake Heke: Temuera Morrison
Grace Heke: Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Nig Heke: Julian Arahanga
Boogie Heke: Taungaroa Emile
Polly Heke: Rachael Morris Jr.
Huata Heke: Joseph Kairau
Bully: Cliff Curtis
Dooley: Pete Smith
Bennett: George Henare
Mavis: Mere Boynton
Toot: Shannon Williams
Taka (Gang Leader): Calvin Tuteao
King Hitter (in pub): Ray Bishop
Judge: Ian Mune
Te Tupaea: Te Whatanui Skipwith
Matawai: Rangi Motu
Policeman: Robert Pollock
Policewoman: Jessica Wilcox
Prosecuting Officer: Stephen Hall
Youth Advocate: Wiki Oman
Male Youth #1: Israel Williams
Male Youth #2: Johnathan Wiremu
Taunter in Court: Richard Meihana
Woman #1: Edna Stirling
Woman #2: Ngawai Simpson
Old Drunk: Spike Kem
Nig's Friend: Arona Rissetto
Nig's Girlfriend: Fran Viveaere
Joking Man Outside Pub (Jake's Mate): Brian Kairau
Karaoke Singer: Charlie Tumahai
Party Guitarist: Tama Renata
Evicted Partygoer / Pub Goer: Guy Moana
Bully's Girl: Riwia Brown
Core Gang Member: Chris Mason
Jake's Mate: Thomasina Perana
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen): Donald V. Allen

Written by: Riwia Brown, Alan Duff

Director: Lee Tamahori

Production: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment

Release date: 03 Mar 1995

Box Office: $1,608,570