The Raid

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

Director: Tearepa Kahi

Cast: Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett, Simone Kessell, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald, Roimata Fox, Ria Paki, Tame Iti

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.