War journalist Paul Prior returns to his New Zealand hometown after his father’s death, rekindling strained relationships with his brother and memories of a troubled past. He befriends Celia, a curious and aspiring writer, who shares a fascination with his world. When Celia mysteriously disappears, Paul becomes the prime suspect, forcing him to confront buried secrets and uncover the dark truths of his family and community.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Release:
June 2004
Production:
IFMD Ltd., Little Bird, Element X, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, T.H.E. Films, The Film Coy, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions
Cast:
Matthew Macfadyen, Emily Barclay, Miranda Otto, Colin Moy, Jimmy Keen, Jodie Rimmer, Matthew Chamberlain, Vicky Haughton, Antony Starr, Vanessa Riddell, Toby Alexander, Nicholas Hayward, Liam Herbert, Asher Emanuel, Sian Davis, Josephine Davison, Geoff Dolan, Geraldine Brophy, Anne Chamberlain
Tags:
sibling relationship, soulmates, funeral, loss of loved one, suppressed past, village life, home, return, province, ex-girlfriend, new zealand, country life, family history, lodge, war photographer, teacher, crush
