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’.
Acting
Cliff Curtis carries the impossible choice in his jawline.
Writing
Turns real 2007 trauma into fiction that hits harder than documentary.
Director
Tearepa Kahi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Tearepa Kahi grew up near Tūhoe; this isn't 'based on' the raids, it's a direct cinematic response from the community itself.
The real 2007 Urewera raids saw armed police arrest 17 people; no terrorism convictions ever stuck, but the trauma did.
NZ
