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.
Released: Jul 01, 1987
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Judy McIntosh, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami, Iranui Haig, Tawai Moana, Michael Tibble
Crew: Rory O'Shea (Cinematography), Barry Barclay (Director), Tama Poata (Screenplay), John O'Shea (Producer)