Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.
Released: Oct 13, 2022
Runtime: 104 minutes
Stars: Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett, Simone Kessell, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald, Roimata Fox
Crew: Tearepa Kahi (Director), Tame Iti (Producer), Reikura Kahi (Producer), Selina Joe (Producer), Cliff Curtis (Executive Producer), Richard Fletcher (Executive Producer)