In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
Te Wheke
Williamson
Col. Elliot
Lt. Scott
Wiremu
Emily
Matu
Hersare
Belcher
Puni
Kura
Vicar
Eru
Cpl. Jones
Doorman
Tatooist
Woman By Fire
James
Capt. Rogers
Spy
Spy's Friend
Tiny
Organist
Wikhoein
Wikhoein's Mother
Militiaman
Photographer
Wagon Driver
Wagon Driver
Bellringer