Synopsis

The Hekes, a contemporary Maori family living in urban New Zealand, live with domestic abuse and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts. Beth Heke (Rena Owen), a housewife, is physically and emotionally abused by her alcoholic husband Jake (Temuera Morrison). However, Beth is a survivor and it takes more than a few knocks to conquer her spirit. Drawing on her own Maori roots, Beth fights the violent forces inside and outside her home to turn adversity into triumph and create new hope for herself and her family.

DVD Release: September 2, 2003

Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Starring: Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison