Mataku

200230m

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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Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2002

Still image for Mataku season 1 episode 1: The Blue Line: Kahurangi

1. The Blue Line: Kahurangi

When 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 to keep the land sacred…at any cost.

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2. The Enchanted Flute: Te Ngoro

A 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 lead him to his doom.

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3. Going To War: Te Mura O Te Ahi

A 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.

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4. The Sisters: Nga Tuahine

Devoted 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 own life begins to crumble around her, Naera appears to her, with a plan to reunite the sisters forever.

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5. The Rocks: Nga Kohatu

A rocky outcrop, once the site of a bloody killing, carries a curse, bringing heartbreak and tragedy to the family that farm the land.

Cast

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Temuera Morrison

Self - Presenter

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