The Raid (2022) (2022)

Name: The Raid (2022)
Genre: Drama, Action
Released: 2022
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett, Simone Kessell, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

1h 44m New Zealand

Drama Action

Plot

MURU follows Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau as he grapples with a harrowing dilemma when the government employs antiterrorism tactics to execute an armed raid on his Urewera community during a school day. The tension escalates as Taffy must navigate the conflicting loyalties between his role as a police officer and his commitment to his people. This powerful drama draws inspiration from the real-life events of the 2007 Tūhoe raids, highlighting themes of resistance and reconciliation, with the title capturing the Māori spirit of forgiveness amidst turmoil.

Cast

Cliff Curtis Jay Ryan Manu Bennett Simone Kessell Poroaki Merritt-McDonald Roimata Fox Ria Paki Tame Iti Xavier Horan Andrew Cottle Byron Coll Cinzia Maioha Jonathan Troy Kingi Colin Moy Rangi Rangitukunoa