River Queen (2005)

Name: River Queen
Genre: Adventure, War
Released: 2005
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Samantha Morton, Kiefer Sutherland, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Rea, Temuera Morrison

1h 54m New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America

Adventure War

Plot

Set against the backdrop of 1860s New Zealand, Sarah, a young Irish woman, navigates the turmoil of conflict as her family is ensnared in the fierce battles between British forces and the Maori. With the British colonization intensifying, Sarah's journey reveals the complexities of loyalty, love, and cultural identity amidst violence and upheaval. As she confronts the harsh realities of war, her personal struggle unfolds against the larger historical narrative, illustrating the profound impact of colonization on both her family and the indigenous people.

Cast

Samantha Morton Kiefer Sutherland Cliff Curtis Stephen Rea Temuera Morrison Wi Kuki Kaa Anton Lesser Mark Ruka Barry Te Hira Rawiri Pene Mikaila Hutchinson Tyson Reweti Grayson Putu Nathan Passfield Laura Coyte Douglas