The Dead Lands is an upcoming 2014 period-set action-adventure based on the traditional fighting art of Mau rākau directed by Toa Fraser and stars James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Xavier Horan, George Henare, Rena Owen & Wairangi Koopu.
Details:
Directed by Toa Fraser ('Dean Spanley', 'No. 2', 'Giselle')
Written by Glenn Standring
Cinematographed by Leon Narbey ('Whale Rider', 'The Orator', 'Dean Spanley')
Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Release Date: October 30 in New Zealand
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Release Date: October 30 in New Zealand
Plot:
After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, Hongi - a Maori chieftain's teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones. Vastly outnumbered by the band of villains, Hongi's only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious 'Warrior' a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years. Written by GFC
Teaser/Trailer HD:
Maori history is brought alive in this upcoming 2014 period-set action-adventure based on the traditional fighting art of Mau rākau. Watch the Exclusive New Trailer of the movie below:
Hongi is played by James Rolleston (Boy, The Dark Horse). The film also stars Lawrence Makoare (Die Another Day, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), Te Kohe Tuhaka (Sione's 2: Unfinished Business), George Henare (Once Were Warriors), Xavier Horan (Dean Spanley) and Rena Owen (Once Were Warriors).
Check out the mean poster for The Dead Lands! Coming Soon to NZ cinemas nationwide from October 30. The film will also be premiered at 2014 Toronto International Film Festival:
WHERE THE WARRIOR SPIRIT WAS BORN.
Also have a look at the new batch of pictures/stills from the movie below
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