River Queen is a 2005 New Zealand film by Vincent Ward, starring Samantha Morton and Kiefer Sutherland. The story is set is New Zealand in 1868 during Titokowaru’s War between the Mori and New Zealand colonial forces. Samantha Morton plays Sarah O’Brien, a New Zealand woman whose half Mori son has been kidnapped by his grandfather. She eventually finds her son in the village of his father’s tribe. Their attachment to each other grows. As well as her attachment to the village when she nurses the chief back to health and falls in love with a villager.I found some more information here. Her happiness is disturbed when the chief declares war on her colony and her son wants to fight. Sarah is left torn between the home she has grown to love and the home that’s always been there for her.
River Queen tells a tale of love and loyalty which has captured the hearts of many. Vincent Ward delivers an authentic story that gains the approval of critics and the locals of New Zealand. It has topped the box office in its first week of release. And, has gone on to win several awards for its successful production. This film is now a must see for any movie lover!