The read
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
114 audience votes
Key crew
- Brad McGannDirector
- Brad McGannScreenplay
- Simon BoswellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Matthew MacfadyenPaul Prior
- Emily BarclayCelia
- Miranda OttoPenny Prior
- Colin MoyAndrew Prior
- Jimmy KeenJonathan
- Jodie RimmerJackie
- Matthew ChamberlainJeff
- Vicky HaughtonMiss Seagar
- Antony StarrGarreth
- Vanessa RiddellIris
- Toby AlexanderPaul as Teenager
- Nicholas HaywardAndrew as Teenager
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Themes
sibling relationshipsoulmatesfuneralloss of loved onesuppressed pastvillage lifehomereturnprovinceex-girlfriendnew zealandcountry life