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Once Were Warriors

8.35

Great

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description Once Were Warriors Overview

Once Were Warriors depicts the struggles of the Heke family, an urban Māori whānau in South Auckland, grappling with poverty and related issues like substance abuse and violence. The narrative examines the impact of colonization on Māori communities and their efforts to maintain cultural identity amidst hardship. It portrays a family impacted by systemic challenges and familial dysfunction.

info Once Were Warriors Specifications

Country	New Zealand
Year	1994

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