July 1, 1987
92 minutes
Drama
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.
Trailer
Cast
Judy McIntosh
(Jenny Bennett)
Ross Girven
(Greg Shaw)
Tuta Ngarimu Tatami
(Uncle Eru)
Iranui Haig
(Nanna Huia)
Tawai Moana
(Nanna Ngaropi)
Michael Tibble
(Tione)
Oliver Jones
(Ropata)
Norman Fletcher
(Dr. Paul Bennett)
Alice Fraser
(Sam Bennett)
Wi Kuki Kaa
(Iwi)
Paki Cherrington
(Mac)
Kiri McCorkindale
(Sue)
