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''Rain of the Children'' is a 2008 feature film written, directed and produced by Vincent Ward. In ''Rain of the Children'', Ward further explores the subject of his earlier film, ''In Spring One Plants Alone'' when, as a young film student he travelled to the Ureweras and documented the lives of an elderly Māori woman (Puhi) and her schizophrenic son (Niki). == Cast == * Rena Owen, star of ''Once Were Warriors'' features as Puhi Tatu. Miriama Rangi, Mikaira Tawhara Harmony Wihapi and Melody Wihapi all play Puhi at different stages of her life, along with other Tuhoe actresses. * Temuera Morrison from ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' and ''Once Were Warriors'' plays the prophet Rua Kenana, to whose community in Maungapohatu Puhi belonged as an adolescent. * Waihoroi Shortland plays the part of Puhi's adult son Niki. * Other featured cast include Taungaroa Emile, Mahue Tawa, Mikira Jenkem, Katarina Nohopai Tangiwai, Kimikimi Mane and Ray Pomare. * Many Tuhoe descendants played parts, recreating scenes their ancestors had experienced. * Key Tuhoe elders and historians are interviewed in the film. * Vincent Ward plays himself in the film. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rain of the Children」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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