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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

Play trailer Poster for What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? 1999,  1h 42m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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This sequel to the New Zealand-set drama "Once Were Warriors" revisits alcoholic Maori man Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison) and his wife, Beth (Rena Owen), who have separated, largely due to his excessive drinking. When their older son, Nig (Julian Arahanga), is killed in a gang fight, his brother, Sonny (Clint Eruera), becomes determined to avenge his death. Attempting to change his life for the better, Jake tries to help Sonny avoid Nig's tragic fate.

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Don Willmott Filmcritic.com Jul 18, 2007
3/5
somewhat unnecessary Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Ian Mune

Director

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Clint Eruera

Sonny Heke

Nancy Brunning

Tania Rogers

Pete Smith

Apeman

Lawrence Makoare

Grunt

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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

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Synopsis This sequel to the New Zealand-set drama "Once Were Warriors" revisits alcoholic Maori man Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison) and his wife, Beth (Rena Owen), who have separated, largely due to his excessive drinking. When their older son, Nig (Julian Arahanga), is killed in a gang fight, his brother, Sonny (Clint Eruera), becomes determined to avenge his death. Attempting to change his life for the better, Jake tries to help Sonny avoid Nig's tragic fate.
Director
Ian Mune
Producer
Bill Gavin
Screenwriter
Alan Duff
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround
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