Plot
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 family. The movie follows a period of several weeks in the family's life showing Jake's frequent outburst of violence and the effect that this has on his family. The youngest son is in trouble with the police and may be put into a foster home while the elder son is about to join a street gang. Jake's daughter has her own serious problems which are a key element in the plot.
Written by
Riwia Brown, Alan Duff
Directed by
Lee Tamahori
Crew
Production Countries
New Zealand
Production Companies
NZ on Air, New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon Studios
Languages
, English
Awards
22 wins & 7 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
37,958
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA