What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
- Drama
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is a 1999 New Zealand drama following Jake, a man confronted with tragedy when his eldest son dies in a gang fight. Five years after turning his back on family life, Jake is forced into an uncomfortable reunion that spirals into conflict with his remaining son Sonny, exploring themes of loss, estrangement, and redemption.
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Temuera MorrisonJake Heke
Rena OwenBeth Heke
Clint ErueraSonny Heke
Nancy BrunningTania Rogers
Pete SmithApeman
Lawrence MakoareGrunt
Rawiri ParateneMulla Rota
Julian ArahangaNig Heke- Rudolph AlfordMcClutchy
- Tony BillyCharlie
- Tu BrownPub Looker
- Ross BuckinghamPool Player
- Shannon Claire IIBar Dancer
Tammy DavisMookie- Eru Potaka-DewesMinata Kahu
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When was What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? released?
The film was released on May 27, 1999.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Jake, who learns his eldest son has died in a gang fight and must face his family at the funeral. This reunion triggers a confrontation with his second son, Sonny, sending both father and son into a downward spiral.
Is this a standalone film or part of a series?
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? is a drama film that stands on its own, though it explores interconnected family relationships and consequences.
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