What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999)
- 6.4
- 102 mins
- Drama
Storyline
This sequel to the New Zealand-set drama "Once Were Warriors" revisits alcoholic Maori man Jake Heke (Temuera Morrison) and his wife, Beth (Rena Owen), who have separated, largely due to his excessive drinking. When their older son, Nig (Julian Arahanga), is killed in a gang fight, his brother, Sonny (Clint Eruera), becomes determined to avenge his death. Attempting to change his life for the better, Jake tries to help Sonny avoid Nig's tragic fate.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords
father, mother, brother, son, gang member, friend, bleak, brooding, new zealand, household, alcoholism, father/son relationship, violence, gangs, redemption, revenge, wretched excess, rivalry, 1990s
Short Review
Ridiculous depiction of gang life, even for NZ
Trailer
Streaming Service
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