The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
An intertwining story of murder and mystery across two decades. In the early twentieth century, several pregnant girls meet in a country house, where they have been sent to give birth and have their children adopted. The girls are never seen by outsiders again. Almost twenty years later, two historians return to the house to research the case, and when the disturbing truth is revealed, the dark story continues.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Marama KillenDirector
- Brad DavisonDirector
- Brad DavisonWriter
- Marama KillenWriter
- Joe HitchcockWriter
Cast
- Toby SharpeOwen Smith
- Rebecca TreleaseAmelia
- Shane BurnsThe Driver
- Jo EggletonMary
- Lydia FarleySophie Andrews
- Jordan-Leigh FouldsIris
- Ross MacLeodSidney Harrison
- Katya McGeadyYoung Amelia
- Luke McPakeBenny Johnson
- Axle NessWalter Cardiff
- Lyn RenwickThe Nurse
- Shelley RiddleAnna
Themes
new zealandwoman director