Muru

In October 2007, the police conducted 'Anti-Terrorism' raids on the Tūhoe community of Urewera, sparking nationwide controversy. Inspired partly by these events, Muru is an action-drama predominately in te reo Māori, with the perspective of the Tūhoe community at its core. Directed by Tearepa Kahi (Poi E, Mt. Zion), it stars Cliff Curtis (The Dark Horse) as a conflicted Tūhoe police sergeant, and activist Tāme Iti as himself (he features in both clips). Muru pitches itself as "a response", not a recreation. Producer Reikura Kahi called it "a story which weaves the deep past and the recent present together..."

We live in challenging times. Muru is a suitably wild ride in Tūhoe land. It reminds me that when the world goes crazy and things go wrong, then courage and love is what really matters in life. I am honoured to collaborate with Tearepa and Reikura because they are true champions of Māori storytelling. They work with heart and guts and a deep respect and joy for our living heritage.

– Actor and executive producer Cliff Curtis on working with director Tearepa Kahi and producer Reikura Kahi on Muru, in a 15 October 2021 press release

Key Cast & Crew

Reikura Kahi (née Morgan)

Producer

Cliff Curtis

As: Sergeant Tuffy Tawharau, Executive Producer

Tame Iti

Producer, As: Tame Iti

Jay Ryan

As: Gallagher

Selina Joe

Producer

Tearepa Kahi

Director, Writer, Executive Producer