Julian Dennison (Godzilla vs Kong), Minnie Driver, James Rolleston (The Dark Horse) and Erana James are set to star in New Zealand coming-of-age tale One Winter from directors Paul Middleditch and Hamish Bennett.The title is based on a story by Middleditch, Keith Aberdein and Sonia Whiteman with Bennett and Whiteman adapting the screenplay.
Story is set in New Zealand in 1981 when the arrival of the South African rugby team sets off nationwide protests against apartheid and racism.
Josh Waaka (Dennison), a 17-year-old boy of mixed race who has been a passive bystander all of his life, is suddenly forced to stand up for himself, his family and his future.The film, which is set to begin shooting this summer in New Zealand, is produced by Emma Slade, Sandra Kailahi, Angela Cudd, Angela Sullivan and Alberto Marzan.
Troy Lum is an exec producer. Blue Fox is launching international sales here in Cannes this week.Dennison, a young New Zealand actor of Māori heritage is best known for his memorable roles as Ricky Baker in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, the highest-grossing New Zealand film in history, and as Russell Collins a.k.a. “Firefist” in Deadpool 2.
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