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West of Eden (2017)

A few want power to control. Two need freedom to love.

Genre : Drama, Romance

Runtime : 1H 58M

Director : Alastair Riddell

Synopsis

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…

Actors

Kieran Foster
Kieran Foster
Billy Williams
Luke Thompson
Luke Thompson
Tom Henshaw
Vanessa Riddell
Vanessa Riddell
Eva Henshaw
Peter Ford
Peter Ford
Frank Henshaw
Jordan Blaikie
Jordan Blaikie
Pete
Renee Sheridan
Renee Sheridan
Diane (voice)

Crews

Alastair Riddell
Alastair Riddell
Director
Vanessa Riddell
Vanessa Riddell
Writer
Dean Carruthers
Dean Carruthers
Cinematography

Trailers and other movies

WEST of EDEN trailer - In Cinemas Feb 2017

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