Absent Without Leave (1993)
A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty
In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she. Ed is suddenly drafted into the army and is to be sent overseas to battle while Daisy is sent to her father in Auckland. When Ed's leave is cancelled at the last minute he takes the dangerous decision to go absent without leave to be with Daisy on her journey home. As a deserter, Ed is hunted, captured and imprisoned. Life inside is bad enought without the worry of what is going on outside. The film is based upon a true story.
Director: John Laing
Genre: Romance, Drama, War
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: February 20, 1993
Cast
- Craig McLachlan - James Edwards
- Katrina Hobbs - Daisy Edwards
- Tony Barry - Peter
- Judie Douglass - Ella
- Ken Blackburn - C.O.
- Tony Burton - Constable
- Francis Bell - Paddy
- Robyn Malcolm - Betty
- David Copeland - Claude
- Desmond Kelly - Daisy's Father
Screenplay
- James Edwards (Screenplay)
- Graeme Tetley (Screenplay)
Music: Don McGlashan
Cinematography: Allen Guilford
Editing: Paul Sutorius
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, Meridian Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, new zealand, soldier, miscarriage, awol
More Films by Director: John Laing
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Absent Without Leave about?
- In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she. Ed is suddenly drafted into the army and is to be sent overseas to battle while Daisy is sent to her father in Auckland. When Ed's leave is cancelled at the last minute he takes the dangerous decision to go absent without leave to be with Daisy on her journey home. As a deserter, Ed is hunted, captured and imprisoned. Life inside is bad enought without the worry of what is going on outside. The film is based upon a true story.
- Who directed Absent Without Leave?
- Absent Without Leave was directed by John Laing.
- Who stars in Absent Without Leave?
- Absent Without Leave stars Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry, Judie Douglass, Ken Blackburn, Tony Burton.
- How long is Absent Without Leave?
- Absent Without Leave has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Absent Without Leave?
- Absent Without Leave is a Romance, Drama, War film.
- Where was Absent Without Leave produced?
- Absent Without Leave was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Absent Without Leave?
- The themes of Absent Without Leave include: The Horror of War and Humanity.