Whina

IMDb 7.6 2022 112 min DramaHistory

Director

Paula Whetu Jones

Country

NZ

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Rena Owen
Rena Owen Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston
James Rolleston Gabriel
Wayne Hapi
Wayne Hapi Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand
Erroll Shand Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett
Vinnie Bennett William Cooper