Whina

June. 23,2022      
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Biopic about the life of Whina Cooper, an activist who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of fellow Māori women.

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

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