Category: Movies Movie- BROKEN (4.30pm)

A powerful New Zealand story inspired by the true story of Tārore, a Māori girl who was murdered in the mid 1800’s.

“I reckon Hapi is just about the most watchable and convincing male actor working in Aotearoa/New Zealand today. There’s a gravity and a power to his work that makes me think of what Bruno Lawrence would have brought to a similar role.” – Graeme Tuckett, stuff.co.nz

Tārore always carries the Gospel of Luke with her until the book is stolen by her murderer from a marauding tribe. Upon reading the book, the murderer is so filled with remorse that he seeks forgiveness from Tārore’s father. This restores peace between two warring tribes and ends a cycle of war.

‘Broken’, tells the modern-day-version of of Tārore’s story. Logan an ex-gang leader, has left the gang life to raise his daughter Tori. But when Tori is murdered by an opposing gang in town, Logan must choose between forgiveness or revenge. Cruz, Tori’s murderer, must also choose forgiveness in order to end the cycle of hatred and revenge which is escalating into an inevitable gang war.

Directed by Tarry Mortlock (feature debut)

Starring Josh Calles, Wayne Hapi, Ruby Grubb, Loupua Lavulo, Ma’a Brian Sagala, Katy Beasley

Written by Tarry Mortlock

97 mins M Violence | New Zealand


Our theatre is cosy and inviting. 2K Digital Projection with Dolby 5.1 Audio.

Our volunteers open the theatre doors and box office 30 minutes before the start time of each session.

Door sales are available from 30 minutes before the start of each session. If you want to check if seats are available phone 825 0023, from 30 minutes before the start of each session.

There are no allocated seats. Arrive early to get the seat that’s right for you from our eclectic collection of couches, reception and other chairs.

There is a cafe with juice, Bundaberg drinks, popcorn plus yummy food on sale. For licensed sessions wine and beer is available.

Pay at the door by cash or EFTPOS.

The office is usually open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm for pre-purchase of tickets.

Due to our small capacity we recommend that reserves are made using the web reservation system as shown below. Or you can phone 825 0023 and leave a message or email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz

We accept online reserve requests up to 1 pm on the day of screening– provided the session isn’t already full.

Online reserves must be paid for in the time from 30 minutes before the start of a session to 15 minutes before the start.

From 15 minutes before the start they will be resold if the session is full.