Movie·2017·1h 58m
West of Eden
A few want power to control. Two need freedom to love.
Directed By
Alastair Riddell
Country
New Zealand
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
New Zealand independent drama following a young Māori man who moves to the country to rebuild his life after facing prejudices around his sexual orientation. He takes on a job on a farm where he grows attached to the farmer’s son. But when their relationship grows, the situation steers into darker territories…
Written By
Vanessa Riddell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
17 votes
// cast
Cast
Kieran Foster
Billy Williams
Luke Thompson
Tom Henshaw
Vanessa Riddell
Eva Henshaw
Peter Ford
Frank Henshaw
Jordan Blaikie
Pete
Renee Sheridan
Diane (voice)
// crew
Crew
Alastair Riddell
Director
Vanessa Riddell
Writer
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