Shopping
“is blood thicker than water?”
Synopsis
Living in New Zealand in 1981 amid high racial tension, Willie, a half-Samoan teenager, is coming into his own. With an unpredictable father, Willie spends most of his time working at a department store or taking care of his little brother, Solomon. A chance encounter at work with an eccentric and charming “shopper” named Bennie lures Willie into a world without rules. As Willie begins to find a place in Bennie’s reckless nest of criminals, Solomon grows increasingly vulnerable to their father’s violent tendencies.
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SHOPPING - Official Trailer (2013)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kevin Paulo
Willie
Julian Dennison
Solomon
Jacek Koman
Benny
Alistair Browning
Terry
Laura Petersen
Nicky
Matthias Luafutu
Terry
Byron Coll
Lindsay
Leon Wadham
Fresh Face
Alison Draine
Gang House Party Guest (uncredited)
Fiona Simpson
Gang Party(uncredited)
Gavin Rutherford
Craig
Richard Whiteside
Roger
Keith Mole
Old Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston
- Original Score
- Grayson Gilmour
- Original Title
- Shopping
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Carver Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston
Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston
Grayson Gilmour
Ginny Loane
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Sutherland
Director
Ginny Loane
Director of Photography
Louis Sutherland
Writer
Mark Albiston
Writer
Mark Albiston
Director
Grayson Gilmour
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shopping
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What is Shopping about?
Living in New Zealand in 1981 amid high racial tension, Willie, a half-Samoan teenager, is coming into his own. With an unpredictable father, Willie spends most of his time working at a department store or taking care of his little brother, Solomon. A chance encounter at work with an eccentric and charming “shopper” named Bennie lures Willie into a world without rules. As Willie begins to find a place in Bennie’s reckless nest of criminals, Solomon grows increasingly vulnerable to their father’s violent tendencies.
Who directed Shopping?
Shopping was directed by Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston.
Who stars in Shopping?
The principal cast of Shopping includes Kevin Paulo, Julian Dennison, Jacek Koman, Alistair Browning, Laura Petersen.
When was Shopping released and how long is it?
Shopping was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Shopping?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shopping was composed by Grayson Gilmour.