Beautifully restored in HD, this classic film is now released for the first time in North America on Blu Ray. Jake Heke lives with his family in a tenement house for native Maori in the slums of Auckland. Despite his lov... more »e and devotion, Jake's battle with alcoholism frequently results in terrifyingly erratic outbursts in front of his children and violent beatings of his wife Beth. After Jake loses his job, each member of the Heke family is forced to face their own personal demons and the societal constraints that shackle native New Zealanders. Bonus Features, include: Behind-the-Scenes featurette. Package includes: Collector's Booklet with film essay by New Zealand leading cinema expert, Peter Calder; cast and crew credits; chapter breaks; stills.« less