In the Fire of War

opens in limited theaters June 13th

In 1864 during the New Zealand Wars, Haki, a Māori-European teenager, fighting for the NZ colonial forces, is captured by the Māori resistance. He starts a reluctant friendship with Kopu, a young girl believed to be a medium for the Māori god of war who guides her people into a brutal battle with the colonial British forces, vastly outnumbered in a battle to death or liberty.

Director and Writer: Mike Jonathan

Cast: Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis, Jason Flemyng, Miriama Smith, Paku Fernandez

Production Companies: Akeake Limited

Distribution (US Theatrical): Indican Pictures