Kairākau — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1
Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics • 25 min • 4 seasons, 27 episodes
Episode synopsis
Tunohopu, a Kairākau from Ngāti Whakaue, falls into a deadly feud between two opposing warlords. Tunohopu is caught in the crossfire when his village is ransacked in the middle of the night, but escapes with his family into a cave. As they plan their survival, they realise one of their sons has been left behind. This episode explores the lengths a warrior will go to in order to recover those he loves.
About Kairākau
Ancient Māori heroes of yesteryear, re-discovered, re-examined and re-imagined.