Ngāti
“In a remote seaside village, a stranger becomes involved in public and personal crises.”
IMDb6.84
19871h 32m
Overview
Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngāti 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.
Top-billed cast
- PPaki Cherrington
- JJudy McIntosh
- IIranui Haig
- TTuta Ngarimu Tatami
- RRoss Girven
- NNorman Fletcher
- MMichael Tibble
- TTawai Moana
- KKiri McCorkindale
- OOliver Jones
Crew
- Director
- Barry Barclay
- Writer
- Tama Poata
- Producer
- John O'Shea
- Production
- Pacific Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is Ngāti rated?
Ngāti does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed Ngāti?
Ngāti was directed by Barry Barclay.
When was Ngāti released?
Ngāti was released in 1987.
