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Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance

A silent South Sea romance with a 1990s twist
Jan 1, 1990 · 10m
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The story of Māori-Pakeha relationships during the New Zealand Land Wars. Styles and themes are borrowed from 1920s filmmaking whilst the content is reinterpreted for a 1980s perspective.

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CAST

Nicolas Pegg
Charles
Timothy Worrall
Ted
Mr Worrall's Cousin
Aroha
Jan Worrall
Awanui
Kay Worrall
The Kuia
David Worrall
The Major
Richard Worrall
Soldier 1
Peter Worrall
Soldier 2
Directed by Tim Worrall

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Television New Zealand, New Zealand Film Commission
Country
NZ
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