Mataku (2002)

Season 1

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.

Released Oct. 3, 2002 Episode 22 min None+

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction

Keywords: tmdb.legend, tmdb.new-zealand, tmdb.maori, tmdb.anthology, imdb.maori

Watch Providers: Fawesome

Production Companies: South Pacific Pictures

Network: TVNZ

Country: New Zealand
Languages: English, Maori

IMDb

8.1

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Trakt

/3/

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Temuera Morrison
Self - Presenter

Manu Bennett

Michael Hurst
Dr. Forbes

Patrick Smith
Auctioneer

S1E1 - 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 sacredâ€¦at any cost.

Oct. 3, 2002, midnight

S1E2 - 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.

Oct. 10, 2002, midnight

S1E3 - 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.

Oct. 17, 2002, midnight

S1E4 - 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.

Oct. 24, 2002, midnight

S1E5 - 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.

Oct. 31, 2002, midnight

Network: TVNZ

Episode Runtime: 22 min.

Season Runtime: 22 min.

Released: Oct. 3, 2002

Last Air Date: Feb. 23, 2005, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: NR

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