Flight of the Albatross

Flight of the Albatross

1996 · 88 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama, Family, Romance

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.

Directed by Werner Meyer · Written by Riwia Brown

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