Storyline. From the author of The Whale Rider, a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960's. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X. 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 ... See full summary ». Director: Ian Mune.