Thicket
“A reclusive teenage farmboy finds an unlikely source of inspiration to stand-up against his overbearing father.”
Synopsis
18-year-old Elliot lives and works on a small family-owned New Zealand dairy farm. He meanders out at dawn towards a herd of feeding cows where his attempt to take the wheel for the morning’s feed-out run is quickly overruled by his overbearing father. Elliot’s resentment grows with his increasingly apparent lack of autonomy and respect on the farm. A routine grocery trip sees Elliot bump into Laura, an enigmatic checkout operator and love interest, who pockets Elliot a pouch of tobacco on the sly, directing him to collect her later on that afternoon.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Vares
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Vares
- Original Title
- Thicket
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Vares
Julian Vares
Eoin O’Liddigh
Richard Lord
Craig Gainsborough-Waring
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Vares
Director
Julian Vares
Screenplay
Craig Gainsborough-Waring
Producer
Eoin O’Liddigh
Director of Photography
Richard Lord
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thicket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thicket about?
18-year-old Elliot lives and works on a small family-owned New Zealand dairy farm. He meanders out at dawn towards a herd of feeding cows where his attempt to take the wheel for the morning’s feed-out run is quickly overruled by his overbearing father. Elliot’s resentment grows with his increasingly apparent lack of autonomy and respect on the farm. A routine grocery trip sees Elliot bump into Laura, an enigmatic checkout operator and love interest, who pockets Elliot a pouch of tobacco on the sly, directing him to collect her later on that afternoon.
Who directed Thicket?
Thicket was directed by Julian Vares.
Who stars in Thicket?
The principal cast of Thicket includes Tim Hamilton, Peter Tait, Albertine Jonas, Mike Adams, Marguerite Ahearn.
When was Thicket released and how long is it?
Thicket was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 15m.