After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath and her young daughter, Flora, are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. Ada, who has been mute since childhood, has been sold into marriage to a local man named Alisdair Stewart. Making little attempt to warm up to Alisdair, Ada soon becomes intrigued by his Maori-friendly acquaintance, George Baines, leading to tense, life-altering conflicts.
Holly Hunter | Ada McGrath |
Harvey Keitel | George Baines |
Sam Neill | Alisdair Stewart |
Anna Paquin | Flora McGrath |
Tungia Baker | Hira |
Kerry Walker | Aunt Morag |
Ian Mune | Reverend |
Cliff Curtis | Mana |
Geneviève Lemon | Nessie |
Pete Smith | Hone |
Te Whatanui Skipwith | Chief Nihe |
Rose McIver | Angel |