The Convert

New Zealand in the 1830s is a Māori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established town of Epworth, a...

New Zealand Production

Feature 2023 Drama 119.00 minutes

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Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.

2024 Sydney Film Festival – In Competition

First Nations Award, Aussie & Kiwi Film Festival Prague

2023: Toronto International Film Festival - World Premiere

2024: Palm Springs International Film Festival – Modern Masters

Manchester Film Festival - Opening Night Film

2025: Birrarangga Film Festival

Directors

Lee Tamahori

Producers

Robin Scholes

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Andrew Mason

Troy Lum

Screenplay Writers

Shane Danielsen

Lee Tamahori

Cast

Guy Pearce
Thomas Munro

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Rangimai

Antonio Te Maioha
Maianui

Jacqueline McKenzie
Charlotte

Lawrence Makoare
Akatārewa

Crew

Gin Loane | Director of Photography

Luke Haigh | Editor

Matteo Zingales | Composer of Original Score

Tane Upjohn-Beatson | Musical Sound Design

Nick Williams | Production Designer

Guy Moana | Associate Production Designer - Māori Architecture

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