Ngati
Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati 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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Ngati
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 1987
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
User Score
60%
Original Title
Ngati
Production Companies
Pacific Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Director
Barry Barclay
Description
Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati 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.
