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Mauri (1988)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

Drama

Rewi Rapana returns to the small country town of Te Mata after his family has left the district. His arrival rekindles old tensions as well as renewing family ties. He is seeking an identity and a permanent place to call home yet desperately hiding a secret from his past. Oddly enough there is one person with whom he finds peace of mind. She is an old woman known as Kara. A special relationship develops between Rewi, Kara and Kara’s great granddaughter Awatea.

Merata Mita Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 21, 1988
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0139453
Language
,
Studio
Awatea Films, Radio Hauraki, Hauraki Film Enterprises,

Themes

Cast

Anzac Wallace Anzac Wallace Rewi Rapana Eva Rickard Kara Willie Raana Willie Rapana Susan D. Ramari Paul Ramari Geoff Murphy Geoff Murphy Mr Semmens Sonny Waru Hemi Temuera Morrison Temuera Morrison Young Cop Don Selwyn Old Cop Rangimarie Delamere Awatea James Heyward Steve

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mauri about?
Rewi Rapana returns to the small country town of Te Mata after his family has left the district. His arrival rekindles old tensions as well as renewing family ties. He is seeking an identity and a permanent place to call home yet desperately hiding a secret from his past. Oddly enough there is one person with whom he finds peace of mind. She is an old woman known as Kara. A special relationship develops between Rewi, Kara and Kara’s great granddaughter Awatea.
Who directed Mauri?
Mauri was directed by Merata Mita.
Who stars in Mauri?
Mauri stars Anzac Wallace, Eva Rickard, Willie Raana, Susan D. Ramari Paul.
When was Mauri released?
Mauri is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch Mauri?
You can watch Mauri with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.