The film that broke NZ cinema — now see who survived the fallout.
It's been 20 years snce Once Were Warriors was made. Julian Arahanga aka 'Nig' takes us on a journey to meet the cast and see where they are now.
Acting
Cast vulnerability two decades later hits harder.
Direction
Nig himself directing — full circle energy.
Writing
Unscripted revelations that gut-punch.
Director
Julian Arahanga
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lee Tamahori went from this to directing Die Another Day and then a public scandal — the documentary catches him at a reflective moment.
Once Were Warriors remains the highest-grossing NZ film ever; this doc reveals how that success didn't translate to sustainable careers for most Māori cast members.
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