When a lay preacher (Guy Pearce) arrives at a British settlement in 1830s New Zealand, his violent past is drawn into question and his faith put to the test as he finds himself caught in the middle of a bloody war between Māori tribes.
A historical epic exploring questions of faith, transformation, and the nature of violence. A visceral watch, ambitious in scope and action, the film is also one of the most authentic and exciting depictions of pre-colonial Aotearoa New Zealand and Māori culture ever portrayed on screen.
Genre: Historical Epic, Action
Original Language: English, Te Reo Māori
Director: Lee Tamahori
Cast: Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare
Writers: Shane Danielson, Lee Tamahori
Run Time: 119 mins
Release Date: 14th October 2024
Distributor: Vertigo Releasing