Ngati 1987
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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: 1987-07-01
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Judy McIntosh, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami, Iranui Haig, Tawai Moana
- Director: Barry Barclay, Tama Poata, Rory O'Shea, John O'Shea
