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Ngāti

In a remote seaside village, a stranger becomes involved in public and personal crises.

6.8(5)19871h 32m1

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Writers

Tama Poata

Produced in

New Zealand

Gallery

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Videos

Release dates

  • New ZealandNZ

    • Theatrical1 Jul 1987

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Ngāti was released on 1 July 1987.

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