A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.
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- 22 wins & 7 nominations
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- TriviaTemuera Morrison would get challenged to fight all the time by local thugs after seeing him play Jake Heke.
- GoofsWhen Beth is being beaten by Jake at the start of the film she is thrown into a mirror which shatters completely. Later when the children are cleaning up the mess the mirror is back on the wall with only a few cracks.
- Crazy creditsMost of the opening credits are either split in half, scattered in different areas of the screen, abnormally shaped or used in small white print. Some are even mixed.
- SoundtracksOnce Were Warriors (The Awakening)
Performed by Tama Renata
Featured review
An incredible piece of film making
This is a film that should be seen by everyone. A powerful movie that will stir almost every emotion you can think of, and sometimes all at once. Completely believable and compelling film that will hold you till the very end, and a long time after.
- simonhiller03
- Jan 1, 2004
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- Колись були воїнами
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,608,570
- Gross worldwide
- $1,608,610
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