The Patriarch
6.6
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2016-09-01
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Drama
1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.
Featured Crew
| Lee Tamahori | Director |
| John Collee | Screenplay |
| Timothy White | Executive Producer |
| Janine Dickins | Producer |
| Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Ginny Loane | Cinematography |
| Ginny Loane | Director of Photography |
| Witi Ihimaera | Novel |
| Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper | Original Music Composer |
| Tama Waipara | Original Music Composer |
