Taumanu

Taumanu

Taumanu

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Taumanu

"Reclaim mana, wreak bloody revenge"

2022

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6.8(2 votes)

Thriller

Horror

Overview

New Zealand. 1929. When a package is delivered to a colonial manor house, mysterious Māori twins arrive to reclaim the contents. TAUMANU is a Māori verb with two distinct meanings: 1/ to colonise, to take possession of another's goods. 2/ to reclaim, repossess.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Niwa Whatuira

Niwa Whatuira

Tipene

RickyLee Waipuka-Russell

RickyLee Waipuka-Russell

Te Haeata

Rita Peihopa

Marama

Eds Eramiha

Eds Eramiha

Te Pakanga

Tania Nolan

Tania Nolan

Lady Cole

Peter McCauley

Peter McCauley

Sir Cole

Olivia Parker

Olivia Parker

La gouvetnante

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Directed by: Toa Stappard

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