Down by the Riverside
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marama Killen, Brad Davison
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Davison, Marama Killen, Joe Hitchcock
- Original Score
- Jeremy Mayall
- Original Title
- Down by the Riverside
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marama Killen, Brad Davison
Brad Davison, Marama Killen, Joe Hitchcock
Jeremy Mayall
Brad Davison, Joe Hitchcock, Marama Killen
Department Leadership Roster
Marama Killen
Director
Brad Davison
Director
Brad Davison
Writer
Marama Killen
Writer
Joe Hitchcock
Writer
Brad Davison
Editor
Joe Hitchcock
Editor
Marama Killen
Editor
Mark Mcgeady
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down by the Riverside
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What is Down by the Riverside about?
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.
Who directed Down by the Riverside?
Down by the Riverside was directed by Marama Killen, Brad Davison.
Who stars in Down by the Riverside?
The principal cast of Down by the Riverside includes Toby Sharpe, Rebecca Trelease, Shane Burns, Jo Eggleton, Lydia Farley.
When was Down by the Riverside released and how long is it?
Down by the Riverside was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Down by the Riverside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down by the Riverside was composed by Jeremy Mayall.