The Raid

Overview

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 13, 2022

Original language

Māori

Spoken languages

English, Māori

Countries

New Zealand

Production

Jawbone Pictures,Wheke Group Limited,Te Māngai Pāho

Cast

Jay Ryan,Ria Paki,Nepia Takuira-Mita,Wikitoria Kereopa,Ati Teepa,Hine Teepa,Simone Kessell,Marie Rangi,Cliff Curtis,Beverly Manahiand 49 more

Director

Tearepa Kahi

Writer

Claire Dobbin,Jason Nathan,Tearepa Kahi

Producer

Ying Ye,Ryan Hamilton,Selina Joe,Reikura Kahi,Richard Fletcher,Tearepa Kahi,Gary Hamilton,Cliff Curtis,Timothy White,Kelly Rogers,Tame Iti

Cinematography

Fred Renata

Music

Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt15686638