Ngāti
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, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami
Ngāti
In a remote seaside village, a stranger becomes involved in public and personal crises.
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Barry Barclay
- Producers
- John O'Shea
- Studio
- Pacific Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English, Maori
