

Drama · Action
Overview
Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
Top Cast


Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Thomas Munro
Guy Pearce
Thomas Munro


Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Rangimai
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Rangimai


Antonio Te Maioha
Antonio Te Maioha
Maianui
Antonio Te Maioha
Maianui


Jacqueline McKenzie
Jacqueline McKenzie
Charlotte
Jacqueline McKenzie
Charlotte


Te Kohe Tuhaka
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Captive Warrior
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Captive Warrior


Lawrence Makoare
Lawrence Makoare
Akatarewa
Lawrence Makoare
Akatarewa


Dean O'Gorman
Dean O'Gorman
Kedgley
Dean O'Gorman
Kedgley


Jared Turner
Jared Turner
Castor Samuels
Jared Turner
Castor Samuels
Kelly Vivian
Kelly Vivian
Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
Kelly Vivian
Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer


Jack Barry
Jack Barry
Harris
Jack Barry
Harris
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