Aroha depicts a young Māori chief's daughter who embraces the modernity of the Pākehā world (attending university in Wellington) while confronting her place with her own people (Te Arawa) and traditions at home. The NFU-produced dramatisation is didactic but largely sensitive in making Aroha's story represent contemporary Māori dilemmas (noted anthropologist Ernest Beaglehole was the cultural advisor). Watch out for some musical treats, including an instrumental version of classic Kiwi song, 'Blue Smoke' and a performance of the action song 'Me He Manu Rere'.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Moana Kahui, Te Wairangi Korowhiti
Crew: Randal Beattie (Cinematography), Michael Forlong (Editor), Michael Forlong (Writer), Bert Bridgman (Cinematography), Michael Forlong (Director)
Country: New Zealand
Language: English,
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Runtime: 18 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1951
IMDb: 10
Keywords:maori tradition
