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The Pā Boys

The Pā Boys

What is a man without roots?

2014•1h 33m•6.5/10
DramaMusic

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6.5/10(1)

The Pa Boys is an energetic, uplifting road movie capturing the best of New Zealand's culture, beauty, talent and music, whilst exploring themes of identity, friendship and discovering your roots.

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Production

Whenua Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Francis Kora

Danny

Matariki Whatarau

Matariki Whatarau

Tau

Tola Newbery

Cityboy

Juanita Hepi

Puti

Roimata Fox

Roimata Fox

Jo

Calvin Tuteao

Calvin Tuteao

Uncle Toa

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