The Raid (2022)

Overview

MURU follows Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau as he grapples with a harrowing dilemma when the government employs antiterrorism tactics to execute an armed raid on his Urewera community during a school day. The tension escalates as Taffy must navigate the conflicting loyalties between his role as a police officer and his commitment to his people. This powerful drama draws inspiration from the real-life events of the 2007 Tūhoe raids, highlighting themes of resistance and reconciliation, with the title capturing the Māori spirit of forgiveness amidst turmoil.