Mataku

Drama 2002

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"Mataku" is a series of contemporary tales of the unexpected, set in New Zealand, as ordinary characters encounter mysterious phenomena rooted in Maori mythology. Each episode is introduced by Temuera Morrison ("Star Wars: Attack of the Clones").

Drama 2002

EPISODE 1

The Sisters: Nga Tuahine

Producer Carey Carter bases this frightening tale of Maori patupaiarehe - fairy people - on the true disappearance of two girls in the bush lands near Waikaremoana.

21 min · 3 Oct 2002
EPISODE 2

Heirloom: Te Kura

The misappropriation of a sacred Maori artifact for personal gain causes dark and mysterious consequences in this chilling tale.

21 min · 10 Oct 2002
EPISODE 3

The Blue Line: Tuhirangi

A young executive (Cherie James) at receives a supernatural plea from a Maori spirit when sacred Maori land is threatened by a land development project.

22 min · 17 Oct 2002
EPISODE 4

The Pathway of the Spirit: Te Ara Wairua

This tale of boundless love follows Kingi (Te Arepa Kahi) and Marama (Tahei Simpson) into the Maori spirit world.

21 min · 24 Oct 2002
EPISODE 5

The Final Plume: Te Raukura

Contemporary social issues combine with traditional Maori beliefs in this story of a cursed teenager (William Park) who has been prophesied to kill his own father.

21 min · 31 Oct 2002
EPISODE 1

The Enchanted Flute: Te Ngoro

A shy young man finds a Maori bone flute on a beach, which at first seems to be the answer to his problems, but which could lead him to his doom.

21 min · 7 Nov 2002

About

Mataku

DRAMA

"Mataku" is a series of contemporary tales of the unexpected, set in New Zealand, as ordinary characters encounter mysterious phenomena rooted in Maori mythology. Each episode is introduced by Temuera Morrison ("Star Wars: Attack of the Clones").

Information

Released: 2002

Languages

Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)