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Hinemoa

Hinemoa

Genres

Drama

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The film told the Māori legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. It is the first dramatic feature film produced in New Zealand.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Māori

Runtime

42 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 August 1914

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Hera Tawhai

Hera Tawhai

Hinemoa

Rua Tawhai

Rua Tawhai

Tutanekai

Miro Omahau

Miro Omahau

Tiki

Tamai Omahau

Tamai Omahau

Ngararanui

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