Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Ngāti
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

Pacific Films
New Zealand Film Commission logoNew Zealand Film Commission