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.

Drama

Rena Owen

(Beth Heke)

Temuera Morrison

(Jake Heke)

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

(Grace Heke)

Julian Arahanga

(Nig Heke)

Taungaroa Emile

(Mark 'Boogie' Heke)

Rachael Morris Jr.

(Polly Heke)

Joseph Kairau

(Huata Heke)

Cliff Curtis

(Bully)

Pete Smith

(Dooley)

George Henare

(Bennett)

Mere Boynton

(Mavis)

Shannon Williams

(Toot)

Calvin Tuteao

(Taka)

Ray Bishop

(King Hitter)

Ian Mune

(Judge)

Robert Pollock

(Policeman)

Donald V. Allen

(Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen))