West of Eden
“A few want power to control. Two need freedom to love.”
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…
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WEST of EDEN trailer - In Cinemas Feb 2017
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Riddell
- Screenplay & Story
- Vanessa Riddell
- Original Title
- West of Eden
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Little Red Hen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Riddell
Vanessa Riddell
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Alastair Riddell
Director
Vanessa Riddell
Writer
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What is West of Eden about?
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…
Who directed West of Eden?
West of Eden was directed by Alastair Riddell.
Who stars in West of Eden?
The principal cast of West of Eden includes Kieran Foster, Luke Thompson, Vanessa Riddell, Peter Ford, Jordan Blaikie.
When was West of Eden released and how long is it?
West of Eden was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.