Once Were Warriors
“Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago”
Drama
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
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A visceral, unflinching look at the brutal realities of life in a New Zealand slum. It's a harrowing, yet ultimately resilient, portrayal of a family fighting for survival against overwhelming odds, marked by intense drama and raw emotion.
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