PREVIEW: Juniper (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Charlotte Rampling (45 Years), Marton Csokas (The Equalizer), George Ferrier (Kiwi Christmas), Edith Poor (The Power of the Dog), Cameron Carter-Chan (film debut), Carlos Muller (film debut), Tane Rolfe (film debut), Alexander Sharman (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Matthew Saville (film debut), director, writer; Desray Armstrong (Stray) and Angela Littlejohn (Apron Strings), producers; Mark Perkins (film debut) and Marlon Williams (film debut), composers; Martyn Williams (film debut), cinematographer; Peter Roberts (The Dark Horse), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

After being suspended from school, rebellious New Zealand teenager Sam (Ferrier) is forced to look after his feisty, alcoholic grandmother Ruth (Rampling) who has been brought over from England. Soon, the time that the two unlikely companions share together changes their overall outlook on life…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Charlotte Rampling brings out her cantankerous side in the most surprising of ways in this emotional, character-driven drama from debut filmmaker Matthew Saville.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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