“Once were warriors” is about a drinking violent father, destroying a Maori family. The parents Jake and Beth and their four kids are living in the ghetto of New Zealand. Father Jake is drinking very much, and he is also a very violent guy. His wife Beth can’t keep her mouth shut, she drinks too, but not as much. Jake is a huge, strong and very good fighter. The movie shows some very scary scenes, where Jake fights other men at the pub, and they don’t have a chance. But Jake is not only violent to other men at the pub, he also attacks Beth at home, when she can’t keep her mouth shut, and answers him back. The oldest son gets into a Maori gang, not a criminal one, but one who keeps the Maori traditions. Their characteristic is a special face tattoo, and off cause the son gets one. The younger son gets to a special Maori dancing school, because of a crime he made. Then there two little sisters, a 13 years old one, and a little baby.
At a party the father gets violent to Beth and beats her. The house is totally messed up. Beth is angry, but it doesn’t last long before she forgives Jake.
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