Ngati - 1987

Ngati 1987 Directed by Barry Barclay

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.

Countries New Zealand , USA

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Maori

Gnere Drama

Production Companies New Zealand Film Commission , Pacific Films

Release Date 1 July 1987

92 mins