What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
“Once they were warriors. Men of Honour. Now five years on one man's battle has only just begun.”
1999·108 min·Released
Studio: New Zealand Film Commission, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures
6.6TMDb
Theatrical May 27, 1999
Overview
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
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Cast
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Clint Eruera
Sonny Heke
Nancy Brunning
Tania Rogers
Pete Smith
Apeman
Lawrence Makoare
Grunt
Rawiri Paratene
Mulla Rota
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Rudolph Alford
McClutchy
Tony Billy
Charlie
Tu Brown
Pub Looker
Ross Buckingham
Pool Player
Shannon Claire II
Bar Dancer
Tammy Davis
Mookie
Eru Potaka-Dewes
Minata Kahu
Steven Dyhrberg
Pool Player
Taungaroa Emile
Boogie Heke
Rod Enoka
Partygoer
Clive French
Site Manager
Otis Frizzell
Pub Looker
Part of Once Were Warriors Collection
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based on novel or booklifestylenew zealandmaorisequelganggang violenceemotionsauckland
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