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Juniper (2021)

26/08/2021 (NZ)Drama, Comedy1h 34m
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Life. Don't ever water it down.

Overview

When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Charlotte Rampling

      Charlotte Rampling

      Ruth

    2. Marton Csokas

      Marton Csokas

      Robert

    3. George Ferrier

      George Ferrier

      Sam

    4. Carlos Muller

      Carlos Muller

      Donk

    5. Edith Poor

      Edith Poor

      Nurse Sarah

    6. Tāne Rolfe

      Tāne Rolfe

      James

    7. Cameron Carter-Chan

      Cameron Carter-Chan

      Shaggas

    8. Carlos Rakete

      Haitātaki (Haka)

    9. Maaka Pohatu

      Maaka Pohatu

      Father Matu Williams

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    A review by Steve Parker

    8.0
    Written by Steve Parker on Aug 20, 2022

    JUNIPER is a heart-warming comedy-drama about a self-destructive teenager (Sam) who is forced to take care of his feisty alcoholic grandmother (Ruth). Charlotte Rampling, an actor I have never really been impressed with, perfectly suits her role this time as Ruth. She's hilarious, foul-mouthed, and very lovable. George Ferrier is also excellent as Sam, Ruth's grandson, who slowly starts to change for the better as he spends more time with her. The relationship between Sam and Ruth is the heart of the movie, and it's wonderfully portrayed as it grows from one of resentment to one of love and re...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Revenue$68,969.00

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