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48% Critic Match
West of Eden
“A few want power to control. Two need freedom to love.”
4.8 / 10• 2017• 1h 58m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
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…
Cast & Crew
Kieran Foster
Billy Williams
LeadLT
Luke Thompson
Tom Henshaw
Vanessa Riddell
Eva Henshaw
Peter Ford
Frank Henshaw
Jordan Blaikie
Pete
Renee Sheridan
Diane (voice)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alastair Riddell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. West of Eden is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
