Ngāti
In a remote seaside village, a stranger becomes involved in public and personal crises.
Not Rated
Drama
Starring: Judy McIntosh, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami, Iranui Haig, Tawai Moana
Writer: Tama Poata
Release Date:
July 1, 1987
July 1, 1987
Ratings:
6.0 / 10
6.0 / 10
Director:
Barry Barclay
Barry Barclay
Companies:
Pacific Films
Pacific Films
Overview
Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngāti is the story of a Māori community. The film comprises three narrative threads: a boy, Ropata, is dying of leukaemia; the return of a young Australian doctor, Greg, and his discovery that he has Māori heritage; and the fight to keep the local freezing works open.
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