Ngāti (1987)

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.

Ngāti is a 1987 movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Barry Barclay. Main cast: Judy McIntosh, Ross Girven, Tuta Ngarimu Tatami, Iranui Haig, Tawai Moana. Runtime: 92 minutes. Its average rating is 6.8 out of 10, from 5 votes.