
Taumanu
“Reclaim mana, wreak bloody revenge”
Synopsis
New Zealand. 1929. When a package is delivered to a colonial manor house, mysterious Māori twins arrive to reclaim the contents. TAUMANU is a Māori verb with two distinct meanings: 1/ to colonise, to take possession of another's goods. 2/ to reclaim, repossess.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Taratoa Stappard
- Screenplay & Story
- Taratoa Stappard
- Original Title
- Taumanu
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taratoa Stappard
Taratoa Stappard
Department Leadership Roster
Taratoa Stappard
Director
Taratoa Stappard
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taumanu
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What is Taumanu about?
New Zealand. 1929. When a package is delivered to a colonial manor house, mysterious Māori twins arrive to reclaim the contents. TAUMANU is a Māori verb with two distinct meanings: 1/ to colonise, to take possession of another's goods. 2/ to reclaim, repossess.
Who directed Taumanu?
Taumanu was directed by Taratoa Stappard.
Who stars in Taumanu?
The principal cast of Taumanu includes Niwa Whatuira, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell, Rita Peihopa, Eds Eramiha, Tania Nolan.
When was Taumanu released and how long is it?
Taumanu was released in 2022 with a total runtime of Unknown.
