Overview

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

Cast

Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett, Simone Kessell, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald, Roimata Fox, Ria Paki, Tame Iti

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What is "The Raid" about?

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

When was "The Raid" released?

The Raid was released in 2022.

Who stars in "The Raid"?

The cast includes Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett, Simone Kessell.