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Part one of a four part thriller written by Keith Aberdein. In a small North Island town, a mysterious unmarked grave is believed to hold the remains of a tohunga who died ridding his people of a deadly epidemic. Now, an archaeological dig might be getting too close to that grave. A visiting doctor (Cathy Downes) arrives in town to find the locals in a state of agitation; the archaelogist (Martyn Sanderson) full of good intentions, but unaware of where his actions could lead; and relations between Māori and Pakeha strained as two cultures struggle to co-exist.
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Television, 1977 (Full Length Episode)
Another television drama written by Keith Aberdein
Television, 1971 (Full Length Episode)
Another 1970s TV drama set in a small town
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Lisa Henderson
Posted at 04.57PM - 26.10.2011
I was a child actor in this film in 1976, I will always remember how scary some of the scenes were to a 9 year old. I can't say I ever remember this film being on TVNZ, I would love a full copy of this to show my grandchildren one day.