What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is a 1999 New Zealand drama film directed by Ian Mune and starring Temuera Morrison as an abusive Māori husband, Jake "the Muss" Heke.
Synopsis:
Jake's search for redemption.
After Beth left him to seek a life beyond the violence and uncertainty, Jake the Muss turned his back on his family. While he has found a new woman, Rita, he's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that is eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted is director Ian Mune's sequel to the international success Once Were Warriors (1994, directed by Lee Tamahori), based on the book by Alan Duff. Duff also took on the role of script writer for the film.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted won nine of its thirteen nominations at the NZ Film and TV Awards (1999), including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay.
Credits:
Directed by:
Ian Mune
Produced by:
Bill Gavin
Screenplay by:
Alan Duff
Executive produced by:
John Barnett
Cast:
Jake Heke
Temuera Morrison
Beth Heke
Rena Owen
Tania Rogers
Nancy Brunning
Nig Heke
Julian Arahanga
Sonny Heke
Clint Eruera
Boogie Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mookie
Tammy Davis
Mulla Rota
Rawiri
Festival/Awards:
Bangkok Film Festival-Thailand 2000 New Zealand Film Festival NY-USA 2001
Technical information:
Colour, Dolby, Digitised
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