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, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami, Iranui Haig, Tawai Moana, Michael Tibble, Oliver Jones, Norman Fletcher

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What is "Ngāti" about?

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.

When was "Ngāti" released?

Ngāti was released in 1987.

Who stars in "Ngāti"?

The cast includes Judy McIntosh, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami, Iranui Haig.

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