Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his ...

Its been 20 years snce Once Were Warriors was made Julian Arahanga aka Nig takes us on a journey to meet the cast and see where they are now ...

Once Were Warriors 18VSC After 18 years and five children, Beth remains deeply in love with her husband, Jake. Her family, however, is collapsing under the pressure of Jake’s drinking and ...

Powerful story of love, loss and violence based on Alan Duff's novel. A family descended from Maori warriors is devastated by abuse, alcoholism and being treated as outcasts.