Mataku
Anthology of contemporary one-off dramas, adapted from the unique and mystical world of Maori supernatural legends. In these tales of the unexpected, set in New Zealand, ordinary characters encounter mysterious phenomena of Maori mythology.
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- Ep 1
1.The Blue Line: Kahurangi
03-10-200230mWhen a property development company starts to clear land to make way for a new casino, a young female executive is overtaken by the spirit of an old Maori woman. She is compelled...
- Ep 2
2.The Enchanted Flute: Te Ngoro
10-10-200230mA shy and socially inept young man is seduced by the magical properties of a Maori bone flute he finds on the beach, which seems to be the answer to his problems, but which could l...
- Ep 3
3.Going To War: Te Mura O Te Ahi
17-10-200230mA young Maori soldier who is sceptical about his family's traditional beliefs changes his mind when he encounters his uncle who died in World War II.
- Ep 4
4.The Sisters: Nga Tuahine
24-10-200230mDevoted sisters, Nola and Naera, are separated as children when Naera goes missing in the forest. Nola carries the pain of her sister's disappearance into adulthood, and when her...
- Ep 5
5.The Rocks: Nga Kohatu
31-10-200230mA rocky outcrop, once the site of a bloody killing, carries a curse, bringing heartbreak and tragedy to the family that farm the land.
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