

Whina
2022-06-23 · 112 min · ★ 7.6
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
- Production companies
- GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
- Countries
- New Zealand
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rena OwenOlder Whina Cooper
James RollestonGabriel
Wayne HapiHeremia Te Wake
Erroll ShandFather Mulder
Vinnie BennettWilliam Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTeenage Whina Cooper
Jayden DanielsCyril
Miriama McDowellYounger Whina Cooper
Kali KopaeMira Szászy
Sarah ValentineElaine
Briar RoseStacey
Awa PunaPattie
Kasina CampbellHeretute Te Wake
Richard Te AreRichard Gilbert
Āwhina-Rose Henare AshbyAwhina
James TitoPita Ti Wake
Marshayla ChristieKare
Ria PakiNina
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