Ngāti (1987)

6.8/10 92 min Drama

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.

Cast

Judy McIntosh

Jenny Bennett

Ross Girven

Greg Shaw

Wi Kuki Kaa

Iwi

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