Flight of the Albatross

Apr 29, 1996

1h 28m

★ 7.2

Overview

After a period of separation, Sarah visits her research scientist mother on a remote New Zealand island. Before long Sarah becomes inextricably involved in events involving both Maori legend and an Albatross.

Genres

Drama

Family

Romance

Production Companies

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Cast

Mike

Jack Thompson

Mako

Taungaroa Emile

Sarah

Julia Brendler

Claudia

Suzanne von Borsody

Huka

Pete Smith

Mari

Diana Ngaromotu-Heka

Digby

Peter Tait

Margaret

Joan Reid

Hatai

Eva Rickard

Walter

Peter Schmode

Bartender

Gloria Park

Atawhai

Ebony Kite-Bell

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