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."

May 27 1999 N/A 1h 48m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

This sequel to the New Zealand-set drama "Once Were Warriors" revisits alcoholic Maori man Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison) and his wife, Beth (Rena Owen), who have separated, largely due to his excessive drinking. When their older son, Nig (Julian Arahanga), is killed in a gang fight, his brother, Sonny (Clint Eruera), becomes determined to avenge his death. Attempting to change his life for the better, Jake tries to help Sonny avoid Nig's tragic fate.

Written by

Alan Duff

Directed by

Ian Mune

Cast

Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera

Crew

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Production Countries

New Zealand

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

9 wins & 1 nomination

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