Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames

While convalescing in New Zealand, British aristocrat Sir Charles Pemberton schemes to build a thermal spa in the town of Wainamu, but conflict ensues as the spa's planned location is on Māori land. The action is seen through the eyes of youngsters: hotelier’s son Tom, and Pemberton’s granddaughter Sarah Jane; who - alongside an erupting volcano - will ultimately teach Sir Charles a lesson about colonial hubris.
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Terence Cooper
Sir Charles Pemberton

Peter Vere-Jones
James Gregory
Marion Parry
Marion Parry
Elizabeth Gregory
Keri Anne Johnson
Keri Anne Johnson
Emily Gregory
Waric Slyfield
Waric Slyfield
Gilfillan

Martyn Sanderson
Doomy Dwyer
Helen Dorward
Helen Dorward
Mabel Dwyer

Mark Hadlow
Sid
Tamahina Tinirau
Tamahina Tinirau
Te Pourinui
Esther Davis
Esther Davis
Guide Anna

John Givins
Christopher Bain
Jacqui Dunn
Jacqui Dunn
Mrs Evans
Paki Cherrington
Paki Cherrington
Vigilante Leader

William Johnson
School Master
Maggie Maxwell
Maggie Maxwell
Miss Proctor