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Matariki 2009
Kiwi independent drama from debut director Michael Bennett (TV's Outrageous Fortune).
It’s the Maori New Year, Matariki – a time for new beginnings – when the lives of eight people are affected by one random act of violence. Aleki, a master car thief, crosses paths with rebellious teenage girl, Spit. Rugby league star Tama saves the life of desperate Gunge – an act of heroism that brings tragedy to his own family. Rick, Tama’s brother, learns to stand up for himself and Megan, Tama’s wife, comes to accept the love that surrounds her; while Lisa, pregnant and wishing on angels, finds a real angel in Tyrone, a big-hearted man who sells Matariki icons in the weekend markets.
Starring Jason Wu, Susana Tang, Sara Wiseman, IaHeto Ah Hi, Jarod Rawiri, Alix Bushnell, Edwin Wright , Michael Whalley, Mark Ruka
Directed by Michael Bennett (feature debut)
Written by Michael Bennett, Gavin Strawhan
Cinematographer Alun Bollinger
Music by Don McGlashan
Drama | 1hr 32mins | Origin: New Zealand
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The Peoples voice
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OFF THE HIZZAY!
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YOU ROCK NZ ON AIR !!!!!!!!!!
By CELEBRATING OUR COUNTRY AOTEAROA
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matariki week
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umm it was funny weird kool,ouofit. but all over I LIKE! and yes, i will watch this movie totals!
By LENA
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WOHOO
chur a liitle offline but all seems good. can't wait till the movie comes out aye. chur mean as man! another nz movie and big ups for a SMASH HIT!
By MANIXONE
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papanui
wow what a fantstic preview that was. too much alright newzealand ! lets make our country hit the top !
By jamison
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awsome
5
ok well im looking forward to watching this movie maybe because im maori but it seems great and im looking forward to it love oxoxoxo
By mana
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MATARIKI
5
Another powerful NZ movie..looking forward to the whole film! Too much NZ on AIR
By PoHA2
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MATARIKI
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Another powerful NZ movie..looking forward to the whole film! Too much NZ on AIR
By PoHA@
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matariki
5
mean as with just what i saw i cant wait to see the whole film. we so need more new zealand movies out there like this one because it gets to the heart
By ngaoma wihapi
