
Flight of the Albatross
Drama · Family · Romance
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.
Top Cast


Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson
Mike
Jack Thompson
Mike


Taungaroa Emile
Taungaroa Emile
Mako
Taungaroa Emile
Mako


Julia Brendler
Julia Brendler
Sarah
Julia Brendler
Sarah


Suzanne von Borsody
Suzanne von Borsody
Claudia
Suzanne von Borsody
Claudia


Pete Smith
Pete Smith
Huka
Pete Smith
Huka
Diana Ngaromotu-Heka
Diana Ngaromotu-Heka
Mari
Diana Ngaromotu-Heka
Mari


Peter Tait
Peter Tait
Digby
Peter Tait
Digby
Joan Reid
Joan Reid
Margaret
Joan Reid
Margaret
Eva Rickard
Eva Rickard
Hatai
Eva Rickard
Hatai
Peter Schmode
Peter Schmode
Walter
Peter Schmode
Walter
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