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.

Release Date

July 1, 1987

Status

Released

Original Title

Ngati

Runtime

1h 32min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Maori