A triumph over adversity tale about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society.A triumph over adversity tale about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society.A triumph over adversity tale about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 5 nominations total
Penelope Crosby
- Miriam
- (as Penny Crosby)
Debbie Newby-Ward
- VW Driver
- (as Debbie Newby)
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The cards and dice have fallen the wrong way, the fine lines have been drawn, and now you're left astray, in a world that doesn't care, you're driven further to despair, but in a fight for what is right, you'll have your say. Alas the powers in control have put up walls, and they are deaf to all your pleadings and your calls, there's a process to be followed, they must make sure that you're hollowed, and even then there's further steps that you must crawl. But your passion and your instinct keep you spurred, to do what's right, you will no longer be deterred, you may have hit the rocks, but you're pulling up your socks, and fighting to be seen, and to be heard.
Essie Davis is outstanding as the mother who's done nothing wrong but is punished to extremes for trying to recover the kids she loves and seeks to protect.
Essie Davis is outstanding as the mother who's done nothing wrong but is punished to extremes for trying to recover the kids she loves and seeks to protect.
I've been using IMDB for over a decade, and have been loving films for the last twenty years. Despite that, I've never left a review up until now. I went into this film knowing nothing, but finished watching it with a sense of sadness and an overwhelming feeling of empathy towards any parent who's ever been in a seemingly hopeless fight for their children. This film was absolutely fantastic in every regard. The cinematography was superb, the acting was top class, and the storyline had suitable twists in all the right places. I really wanted to leave a review because I feel all those involved earned it - 221 reviews doesn't do this film justice at all. If you enjoy social issues, the peculiar and untimely dilemmas of life, and aren't afraid to watch something raw and honest, give this a go. I'm glad I did, thank you to you all for making it so great.
Beautiful story about a mother's love and poverty. I enjoyed this movie and how it reflects reality of life. Amazing acting by the leading lady and her neice.
Wow! I just finished watching "The Justice of Bunny King" and I have to admit, I'm emotionally drained. What a powerful piece of filmmaking. The acting is absolutely superb. And the story kept me hooked right until the end. It's all about the desperate situation a mother gets into when her children are taken from her. She's basically living on the streets, earning money by washing windshields at busy intersections.
And the state seems to have almost no compassion for her situation. In fact, when a friend invites her to stay with his family, who happen to be Maori, you notice immediately that they have far more compassion than the government does. They immediately welcome her as part of their family.
Bunny desperately tries to be reunited with her two children. However, it's a struggle that seems to be insurmountable. What a moving and emotional story. If you're looking for something different to watch, I highly recommend watching this remarkable film.
And the state seems to have almost no compassion for her situation. In fact, when a friend invites her to stay with his family, who happen to be Maori, you notice immediately that they have far more compassion than the government does. They immediately welcome her as part of their family.
Bunny desperately tries to be reunited with her two children. However, it's a struggle that seems to be insurmountable. What a moving and emotional story. If you're looking for something different to watch, I highly recommend watching this remarkable film.
A great tale of someone trying to get back into society, who seams to get knocked back at every turn. Essie Davis is brilliant as a woman who has had a tough life but remained strong and fighting adversity, even-though she makes a few mistakes along the way. Thomasin Mckenzie also excellent. Well written, played and shot, another Kiwi gem!
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- SoundtracksWhat's Up
Written by Linda Perry
Performed by 4 Non Blondes
(C) Stuck In The Throat Music
Licensed by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd
Licensed courtesy of Universal Music New Zealand
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $142,591
- Runtime
- 1h 41m(101 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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