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.
Budget
$0.00
Production companies
Pacific Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Genre
Drama
Runtime
1hr 32mins
Rating
6.0/10
Release Date
1987-07-01