Posted by Terry Nicholas on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Rage is the story of star-crossed lovers set against one
of the most turbulent times in New Zealand's recent history the 1981
Springbok tour.
Carol Keriama (Maria Walker), is a beautiful young Maori
policewoman who goes undercover and falls in love with Des (Ryan
O'Kane), a charismatic student protestor at the heart of the
anti-tour movement.
To save his life, she has to reveal her true identity, knowing it
will destroy their relationship. Their hearts are broken, as the
nation itself is ripped down the middle over the most noble of
ideals: that all human beings are created equal.
Prior to the tour, New Zealand had pursued a reciprocal sporting
relationship with South Africa, inviting Springbok rugby teams to
tour and sending All Black teams to the Republic.