What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

Name: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-05-27
Rating: 3.6
Cast: Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera, Nancy Brunning, Pete Smith

Once they were warriors. Men of Honour. Now five years on one man's battle has only just begun.

Summary

Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.

Details

Release Date: May 27, 1999

Runtime: 108 minutes

Genres: Drama

Original Language: EN

Rating: ⭐ 6.5/10 (56 votes)

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A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.