Released:
1987-07-01

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.

Director:
Barry Barclay

Runtime:
1h 32min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Judy McIntosh
  as
  Jenny Bennett
• 
  Ross Girven
  as
  Greg Shaw
• 
  Tuta Ngarimu Tatami
  as
  Uncle Eru
• 
  Iranui Haig
  as
  Nanna Huia
• 
  Tawai Moana
  as
  Nanna Ngaropi