Movie

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

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

★ 6.6(64)19991h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Ian Mune
Release date: 1999-05-27
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: New Zealand Film Commission
Part of: Once Were Warriors Collection

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? — trailer

About What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ian Mune, starring Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen and Clint Eruera. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 64 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Clint Eruera

Sonny Heke

Nancy Brunning

Tania Rogers

Pete Smith

Apeman

Lawrence Makoare

Grunt

Rawiri Paratene

Mulla Rota

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Rudolph Alford

McClutchy

Tony Billy

Charlie

Tu Brown

Pub Looker

Ross Buckingham

Pool Player

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booklifestylenew zealandmaorisequelganggang violenceemotionsauckland

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? in Australia?+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? on Netflix?+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? stars Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera, Nancy Brunning and Pete Smith.

When did What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? come out?+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is a 1999 movie directed by Ian Mune.

What genre is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is Drama film.

Who directed What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??+

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? was directed by Ian Mune.