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Whina

2022-06-23 · 112 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · History

The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.

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Production details

Directors
James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones
Production companies
GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rena OwenRena OwenOlder Whina Cooper
James RollestonJames RollestonGabriel
Wayne HapiWayne HapiHeremia Te Wake
Erroll ShandErroll ShandFather Mulder
Vinnie BennettVinnie BennettWilliam Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTeenage Whina Cooper
Jayden DanielsJayden DanielsCyril
Miriama McDowellMiriama McDowellYounger Whina Cooper
Kali KopaeKali KopaeMira Szászy
Sarah ValentineSarah ValentineElaine
Briar RoseBriar RoseStacey
Awa PunaAwa PunaPattie
Kasina CampbellKasina CampbellHeretute Te Wake
Richard Te AreRichard Te AreRichard Gilbert
Matu NgaropoApirana Ngata
Āwhina-Rose Henare AshbyĀwhina-Rose Henare AshbyAwhina
James TitoJames TitoPita Ti Wake
Marshayla ChristieMarshayla ChristieKare
Ria PakiRia PakiNina
Ocean MichaelOcean MichaelJoseph

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