18 Nov 1985
Mesmerized
An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
Ross & Beth
A farmer's life
The story of a humble farming couple, a sudden upheaval and an unlikely saviour.
Top Billed Cast
John Clarke Ross
Reiki Ruawai Boy
Annie Whittle Beth
Naomi Tuao Boy's mum
Jason Parangi Boy's dad
Katie Rogers Margaret
Jeremy Hill Singer
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