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.
| Release Date | July 1, 1987 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Ngati | |
| Runtime | 1h 32min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English, Maori | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | New Zealand | |
| Production Companies | Pacific FilmsNew Zealand Film Commission | |