Samantha Morton as Sarah O'Brien

Kiefer Sutherland as Doyle

Cliff Curtis as Wiremu

Stephen Rea as Francis

Temuera Morrison as Te Kai Po

Wi Kuki Kaa as Old Rangi

Anton Lesser as Baine

Mark Ruka as Hone

Barry Te Hira as Te Kai Po Lead Warrior

Rawiri Pene as Boy

Mikaila Hutchinson as Young Sarah

Tyson Reweti as Tommy Boy

Grayson Putu as Young Wiremu

Nathan Passfield as Boy (7 years)

Laura Coyte Douglas as Theresa

Julie Ranginui as Old Puhi

Noa Campbell as Kura

Brandon Lakshman as Timoti

Warwick Morehu as Te Kai Po Lead Warrior

Thomas Kiwi as Te Kai Po Lead Warrior

Bill Pene as Te Kai Po Elder

Kayte Ferguson as Tangamoko

Nancy Ngaiwaiwera Turanga as Te Manawanui

Glen Drake as Colonial Recruit

Poipoia Te Taonga Poa as Hoki Mai

Stephen Reweti as Tattooed Kupapa

John Katipa as Interrogating Kupapa

Adam Gardiner as Baine's Lieutenant

Paul Norell as Surgeon

Danielle Cormack as Viola

Hone Te Pania as Maori Tribal Chief

Shavaughn Ruakere as Maori Tribal Chief's Wife

Liston Rua as Boy (23 years)