West of Eden (2017)
A few want power to control. Two need freedom to love.
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…
Director: Alastair Riddell
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Cast
- Kieran Foster - Billy Williams
- Luke Thompson - Tom Henshaw
- Vanessa Riddell - Eva Henshaw
- Peter Ford - Frank Henshaw
- Jordan Blaikie - Pete
- Renee Sheridan - Diane (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Little Red Hen
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
lgbt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is West of Eden about?
- 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…
- Who directed West of Eden?
- West of Eden was directed by Alastair Riddell.
- Who stars in West of Eden?
- West of Eden stars Kieran Foster, Luke Thompson, Vanessa Riddell, Peter Ford, Jordan Blaikie, Renee Sheridan.
- How long is West of Eden?
- West of Eden has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is West of Eden?
- West of Eden is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was West of Eden produced?
- West of Eden was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of West of Eden?
- The themes of West of Eden include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.