Tioreore Ngātai-Melbourne has been a highlight of every film she has appeared in and she carries on the good work here as Maianui's daughter Rangimai.

The Convert is a historical drama set in pre-colonial Aotearoa telling the story of a generational blood feud between Māori tribes.

The cast includes Australian actor Guy Pearce, known for his role in Prometheus, and Whina actor Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne.

Pearce’s character Thomas Munro arrives on the shore of a colonial town as a new preacher. Stuck between tense family dynamics and communities, he learns how to navigate his way on this new land.