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Having seen now that Genesis is capable of doing what is necessary to take care of his son, Ariki brings an end to Mana's foray into gang culture (Relationship Story Solution of Proven, Obstacle Character Solution of Ending).
Ariki and Mana feel themselves stuck in gang culture without a future to look forward to. Their depressed Universe defines them, and Ariki's declining physical condition forces Mana's rapid indoctrination. Family serves as the focal point for the Relationship Story Throughline.
May 4, 2016 · When Gen’s nephew, Mana (James Rolleston) becomes interested in his work with the Eastern Knights, Mana wants to join them. He sees how devoted his uncle is to the kids but Ariki already has plans for his son, wanting him to be inducted into the gang.
Feb 21, 2017 · The Dark Horse causes viewers to empathize with many characters—the Maori children, Mana, and Gen. The film also educates viewers about the issues that both people with mental illness and the Maori of New Zealand face daily.
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Apr 1, 2016 · Ariki is entrenched in Maori gang-culture, the house filled with scary-looking drunk tattooed guys who stare at Genesis with contempt. Genesis seeks out an old chess buddy, who runs an after-school chess club for local kids and offers his services as a coach.
Mar 31, 2016 · If Ariki gets his way, his son and Genesis’s nephew, Mana (James Rolleston), will be “patched” into the gang on his imminent 15th birthday. Genesis, armed with medications and advised to avoid stress, does not condone and cannot handle the group’s casual, brutalizing mayhem.
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Mar 27, 2016 · D.P. Denson Baker likes to use very shallow depth of field to keep our eyes on Genesis. That technique is particularly effective in the climactic scene in which Genesis comes to rescue Mana from Ariki’s house and several members of the gang follow uncle and nephew outside.
