Summary
Turei, a talented young musician, dreams of his band winning the audition to be the support act for Bob Marley’s 1979 concert in Auckland. Part of a Māori family of contract potato pickers in Pukekohe, Turei’s desperate ambition clashes with his whanau’s traditional values, leading to an emotional showdown and powerful change.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 69GoodWatch 66
Audience score76%
IMDb6.1
Released
2013
February 6, 2013
13 years ago
Language
English
Original language
Also spoken
MāoriMade in
New Zealand
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
and 1 moreDirecting · 1
- Tearepa Kahi Director
Production · 2
- Christina Milligan Executive Producer
- Quinton Hita Producer
Camera · 1
- Fred Renata Camera Operator
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