Movie Description

Ngati

(1987)

Overview

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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Original TitleNgati

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1987-07-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 32m

Production CompaniesPacific Films,New Zealand Film Commission

Genres

  • Drama