The Convert
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Of Māori descent himself, director and co-writer Lee Tamahori does a masterful job of recreating 19th century Aotearoa with impressive historical detail, down to costumes, dialects and production design. A gripping script and bold performances permeate the film, creating a captivating historical epic about complex history. Co-produced by UK-based MBK Productions.
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Leaving England for New Zealand, lay preacher Thomas Munro (Guy Pearce) inadvertently finds himself in the middle of a bloody war, as two Māori chiefs - Maianui (Antonio Te Maioha) and Akatarewa (Lawrence Makoare) - fight for control of the region. After rescuing Rangimai (Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne), a wounded Māori woman, from an ambush, he teams up with both her and a widow named Charlotte (Jacqueline McKenzie) as tensions continue to rise.