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In collaboration with Fiordland Cinema, this year's special NZ film screening for Waitangi Day is the award-winning 'We Were Dangerous'. Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu; Produced by Morgan Waru & Polly Fryer, with screenplay by Maddie Dai.This is a FREE event, but bookings must be made via the Te Anau Waitangi Charitable Trust website (not Fiordland Cinema).
Synopsis:
In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape an institution for delinquent girls, but they are caught and it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of the devout Matron. The trio rail against the system, dubious of the benevolence of the bible and taking refuge in their blossoming friendship. It’s hard to reform girls who don’t believe they need reforming. However, a sense of doom settles in when experimental forms of punishment take place in the dead of night. Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, but unexpectedly find themselves at odds with Lou, who is afraid to break the rules.
Cast: Cast:
Nellie: Erana James
Lou: Nathalie Morris
Daisy: Manaia Hall
Matron: Rima Te Wiata
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fiordland Cinema, 7 The Lane, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand,Te Anau, New Zealand, Queenstown
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