Boxing Day
“The story of a father's desperate struggle to reunite his estranged family during the course of an afternoon...”
Synopsis
Told in real time and shot as a single take, BOXING DAY documents the minute by minute events across the course of an afternoon in the life of Chris Sykes - a recovering alcoholic and estranged father. Living alone on home detention, Chris is preparing Christmas lunch for his family when an old friend turns up at his doorstep and reveals a disturbing truth. When his daughter, his wife and her new boyfriend finally arrive, the situation slowly and inevitability escalates and we are drawn into the compelling story of a desperate father who finally exposes the dark and disturbing secret that has torn his family apart.
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'Boxing Day' trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kriv Stenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Kriv Stenders, Richard Green
- Original Title
- Boxing Day
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Rising Sun Pictures, Smoking Gun Productions, The Adelaide Film Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kriv Stenders
Kriv Stenders, Richard Green
Gabriella Muir
Wayne Lewis, Kristian Moliere
Department Leadership Roster
Kriv Stenders
Director
Kristian Moliere
Producer
Gabriella Muir
Editor
Lisa Stonham
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What is Boxing Day about?
Told in real time and shot as a single take, BOXING DAY documents the minute by minute events across the course of an afternoon in the life of Chris Sykes - a recovering alcoholic and estranged father. Living alone on home detention, Chris is preparing Christmas lunch for his family when an old friend turns up at his doorstep and reveals a disturbing truth. When his daughter, his wife and her new boyfriend finally arrive, the situation slowly and inevitability escalates and we are drawn into the compelling story of a desperate father who finally exposes the dark and disturbing secret that has torn his family apart.
Who directed Boxing Day?
Boxing Day was directed by Kriv Stenders.
Who stars in Boxing Day?
The principal cast of Boxing Day includes Richard Green, Tammy Anderson, Syd Brisbane, Stuart Clark, Misty Sparrow.
When was Boxing Day released and how long is it?
Boxing Day was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boxing Day?
Boxing Day holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.