About this release
Abbandonato dalla moglie, stanca delle continue violenze, Jake si scorda della famiglia e vive di espedienti e risse nei bar. La morte del figlio, ucciso in uno scontro tra bande e l'inevitabile riunione di famiglia al funerale, risvegliano antichi e mai sopiti rancori.
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Disc 1
DVD
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999)
108 min
Drama
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
Credits
Director
Ian Mune
Writer
Alan Duff
Cast
Temuera Morrisonas Jake Heke
Rena Owenas Beth Heke
Clint Erueraas Sonny Heke
Nancy Brunningas Tania Rogers
Pete Smithas Apeman
Lawrence Makoareas Grunt
Rawiri Parateneas Mulla Rota
Julian Arahangaas Nig Heke
Rudolph Alfordas McClutchy
Tony Billyas Charlie
Cinematographer
Allen Guilford
Editor
Michael Horton
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 6, 2026