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.
Director and cast
- Guy Pearce as Thomas Munro
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Rangimai
- Antonio Te Maioha as Maianui
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Charlotte
- Te Kohe Tuhaka as Captive Warrior
- Lawrence Makoare as Akatarewa
- Dean O'Gorman as Kedgley
- Jared Turner as Castor Samuels
- Kelly Vivian as Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
- Jack Barry as Harris
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