Watch Whina (2022) Official Trailer
The mother of the nation.
7.6 / 10 IMDb June 23, 2022 1h 52m
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
Director
Runtime
1h 52m
Release Date
June 23, 2022
Genre
Drama, History
Status
Released
Languages
English, Maori
Country
New Zealand
Cast
Rena Owen
as Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston
as Gabriel
Wayne Hapi
as Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand
as Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett
as William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
as Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Daniels
as Cyril
Miriama McDowell
as Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopae
as Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentine
as Elaine
Briar Rose
as Stacey
Awa Puna
as Pattie
Kasina Campbell
as Heretute Te Wake
Richard Te Are
as Richard Gilbert
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Matu Ngaropo
as Apirana Ngata
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby
as Awhina
James Tito
as Pita Ti Wake
Marshayla Christie
as Kare
Ria Paki
as Nina
Ocean Michael
as Joseph
Production Companies
GFC Films
Ingenious MediaRakija Films
WestMark Productions
Te Māngai PāhoWhina Official Trailer 2022
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