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Completed - ENGLISH - Comedy - 101 minutes

Log Line

The hotly-anticipated new film from Academy Award® nominated New Zealand director Taika Waititi, director of indie break-out vampire comedy What We Do In The Shadows.

Previous markets

  • Sundance 2016 (Premiere)
  • Berlin EFM 2016 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2016 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2016

Director(s) : Taika WAITITI
Writer(s) : Taika WAITITI
Cast : Sam NEILL, Julian DENNISON, Rhys DARBY

Producer(s) : Carthew NEAL, Leanne SAUNDERS, Matt NOONAN, Taika WAITITI

Synopsis

Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a bit of a misfit. All is going well with his new foster home until his new aunt passes away, leaving him alone with his grumpy uncle Hec (Sam Neill). The unlikely duo find themselves on the run in the vast New Zealand bush, evading child services and the law. They are forced to work together to survive and despite their differences, form a bond in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure.

Production

Country(ies) : NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA May 26, 2016 MADMAN ENTERTAI
CANADA THE ARCHIVE
UNITED KIN Sep 16, 2016 VERTIGO RELEASI
USA 1091 PICTURES

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Festivals and Awards

Sundance Film Festival 2016 Premieres
Berlinale - Berlin IFF 2016


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