The Raid

The Raid

Serve or protect?

2022 · 104 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Action

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

Directed by Tearepa Kahi · Written by Tearepa Kahi

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