West of Eden

Mar 9, 2017

1h 58m

★ 4.6

A few want power to control. Two need freedom to love.

Overview

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…

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Little Red Hen

West of Eden Trailers

Cast

Billy Williams

Kieran Foster

Tom Henshaw

Luke Thompson

Eva Henshaw

Vanessa Riddell

Frank Henshaw

Peter Ford

Pete

Jordan Blaikie

Diane (voice)

Renee Sheridan

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