Uenuku

Uenuku

37 mins | Drama | June 8, 1974

Tells the Māori legend of Uenuku and his affair with the mist maiden Hinepūkohurangi. A story of love, betrayal, and rainbow redemption. Filmed at the Waimarama base.

Uenuku

37 mins | Drama | June 8, 1974

Uenuku
Tells the Māori legend of Uenuku and his affair with the mist maiden Hinepūkohurangi. A story of love, betrayal, and rainbow redemption. Filmed at the Waimarama base.
Producers Acme Sausage Company, Peach Wemyss Astor
Original title Uenuku
Directors Geoff Murphy
Writers Bob Lapresle

Cast

Faenza Reuben

as Uenuku

Aroha Gallo

as Hinepukohurangi

Marlene Jacobs

as Hinewai

Paul Mareikura

as Elder

Rocky Mautere

as Elder

Bill Kerekere

as Narrator