Storyline
Hongi, a Maori chieftain’s teenage son, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa, Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden “Dead Lands” and forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior, a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
Cast & Crew
James Rolleston
Hongi
Lead
Lawrence Makoare
The Warrior
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Wirepa
Xavier Horan
Rangi
RT
Raukura Turei
Mehe
George Henare
Tane
Rena Owen
Grandmother
Pana Hema-Taylor
Mana
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Toa Fraser's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Dead Lands is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
