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Episode 1

Sunday, May 02, 2010
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Yvonne Mackay

A thrilling family drama from Margaret Mahy with action, myth and magic combining to tell the story of Meredith Gallagher, her family, the place she lives and the astonishing events that shake them all.

Meredith is having weird visions. The Island of Kaitangata is waking up. For the first time in years there is an earthquake — the Kaitangata Twitch. Meredith sees a young girl on the Island and discovers she went missing in mysterious circumstances — 50 years ago!

Starring: Te Waimarie Kessell as Meredith Gallagher, George Henare as Lee Kaa, Charles Mesure as Carey Gallagher, Miriama Smith as Grace Gallagher, Kerry-Lee Dewing as Kate Gallagher, Cejay Pickett as Rufus Gallagher, Blair Strang as Sebastian Cardwell, James Davies as Nick Lawson, Francis Dale as Alan Ponty, Eliza Mackay as Shelly Gentry

With: Robert Gilbert as Eric Ponty, Elizabeth O'Connor as Marg, Sally-Nina Moore as Barb, Vanessa Wells as Toni, Tom Hutchison as Nigel, Hannah Gould as Librarian, Charles Koroncho as Kaitangata, Margaret Mahy as Storyteller

Episode 2

Sunday, May 09, 2010
Written by Michael Bennett
Directed by Yvonne Mackay

Haunted by how she could possibly have seen a little girl who went missing five decades ago, Meredith becomes increasingly fixated on the mystery of Shelly Gentry, and finds some startling evidence in Lee Kaa's shack. Meanwhile, the Battle for the Bay heats up at the council meeting.

With: Robert Gilbert as Eric Ponty, Angus Benfield as Tom, Sheryl Morris as Mrs Reynolds, Erina Boyd as Meredith's Teacher, Elizabeth O'Connor as Marg, Sally-Nina Moore as Barb, Vanessa Wells as Toni, Tom Hutchison as Nigel, Charles Koroncho as Kaitangata

Episode 3

Sunday, May 16, 2010
Written by Briar Grace-Smith
Directed by Yvonne Mackay

Meredith now has evidence that connects Lee Kaa to the missing girl, Shelly. Meredith's visions become more vivid and terrifying, and the visions seem to be dragging her towards the island of Kaitangata. She ties herself to the bed to try and stop herself from dreaming. But the island continues to loom large.

With: Robert Gilbert as Eric Ponty, Angus Benfield as Tom, Sheryl Morris as Mrs Reynolds, Charles Koroncho as Kaitangata Alasdair Kinkaid as Angry Driver

Episode 4

Sunday, May 23, 2010
Written by Michael Bennett
Directed by Yvonne Mackay

Meredith fights her visions but the battle takes its toll. She tries to turn to Lee Kaa but the mad old man is fighting against the demolition of his shack. Then Kaitangata twitches again — is the island angry?

With: Robert Gilbert as Eric Ponty, Angus Benfield as Tom, Sheryl Morris as Mrs Reynolds, Jason Te Mete as Coach, Robert Faith as Foreman, Charles Koroncho as Kaitangata

Episode 5

Sunday, May 30, 2010
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Yvonne Mackay

Meredith realises that Lee Kaa believes there is a connection between the earthquakes and her visions. Her grandparents visit and Nana drops a bombshell — she knew Shelly Gentry and believes Lee Kaa murdered her.

With: Tihi Puanaki as Nana, Rangimoana Taylor as Grandpa, Robert Gilbert as Eric Ponty, Angus Benfield as Tom, Sheryl Morris as Mrs Reynolds, Erin Williams as Meredith's Teacher, Stephanie Damm as Sally, Holly Hunt as Gaylene, Bethany Waite as Heidi, Charles Koroncho as Kaitangata

Episode 6

Sunday, June 06, 2010
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Yvonne Mackay

Tensions rise in the house as Dad accepts Cardwell's offer to design an eco-friendly development. Meredith has her most frightening vision yet — while in real life she paddles out to Kaitangata in her sleep. And she is being followed...

With: Tihi Puanaki as Nana, Rangimoana Taylor as Grandpa, Robert Gilbert as Eric Ponty, Angus Benfield as Tom, Sheryl Morris as Mrs Reynolds, Hannah Gould as Librarian, Elizabeth O'Connor as Marg, Charles Koroncho as Kaitangata