Piece of My Heart
“Men go to war, women have babies”
Synopsis
Adapted from Renee's 1995 novel Does This Make Sense to You?, the TV movie lays bare the pain caused by forced adoptions inflicted on unwed and teenage mothers in 1950s and 60s Aotearoa
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fiona Samuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Fiona Samuel
- Original Score
- Don McGlashan
- Original Title
- Piece of My Heart
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Television New Zealand
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Samuel
Fiona Samuel
Don McGlashan
Michele Fantl
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Samuel
Director
Michele Fantl
Producer
Fiona Samuel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piece of My Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Piece of My Heart about?
Adapted from Renee's 1995 novel Does This Make Sense to You?, the TV movie lays bare the pain caused by forced adoptions inflicted on unwed and teenage mothers in 1950s and 60s Aotearoa
Who directed Piece of My Heart?
Piece of My Heart was directed by Fiona Samuel.
Who stars in Piece of My Heart?
The principal cast of Piece of My Heart includes Rena Owen, John Bach, Emily Barclay, Michelle Blundell, Abigail Greenwood.
When was Piece of My Heart released and how long is it?
Piece of My Heart was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Piece of My Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Piece of My Heart was composed by Don McGlashan.