

In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
Merata Mita
Matu

Faenza Reuben
Hersare

John Bach
Belcher

Tom Poata
Puni

Tania Bristowe
Kura

Martyn Sanderson
Vicar

Dick Puanaki
Eru

Sean Duffy
Cpl. Jones

Ian Watkin
Doorman

John Malcolm
Tatooist

Connie Gilbert
Woman By Fire

George Waaka
James

Stephen Tozer
Capt. Rogers

Rawiri
Spy

Desmoine Swan
Spy's Friend

Erin Blackwell
Tiny

Betty MacKay
Organist

Awatea Mita
Wikhoein

Puni Rangiaho
Wikhoein's Mother

Robin Ruakere
Militiaman

Tim Shadbolt
Photographer

Geoff Murphy
Wagon Driver

Al Ford
Wagon Driver

Bill Juliff
Bellringer