Whina
"The mother of the nation."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Whina is a drama/history film. directed by James Napier Robertson.
Starring Rena Owen, James Rolleston, and Wayne Hapi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Rena Owen
as Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston
as Gabriel
Wayne Hapi
as Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand
as Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett
as William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
as Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Daniels
as Cyril
Miriama McDowell
as Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopae
as Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentine
as Elaine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- GFC Films
- Ingenious Media
- Rakija Films
- WestMark Productions
- Te Māngai Pāho
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whina about?
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 form...
Who directed Whina?
Whina was directed by James Napier Robertson.
How long is Whina?
Whina has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Whina released?
Whina was released on June 23, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whina?
The main cast of Whina includes Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi, Erroll Shand, Vinnie Bennett.