by Emma Brooks, Raglan Old School Arts Centre
Thursday 4 August, 7pm, Saturday 6 August, 8pm & Sunday 7 August, 4.30pm
Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St.
Two first-time single mothers – one a girl racer, the other a pianist and gardener – share a room in a post-natal ward after the birth of their babies.
Bunny is serving a sentence for killing a man during an illicit street car race. With no father or family on the scene, she will have to give up her baby for adoption when she returns to prison. Aila too, is facing the prospect of losing her child: her much longed-for baby requires major heart surgery, and may not survive the operation.
As the pair face the challenges of new motherhood, a precarious friendship develops, which helps them confront their pasts and find a way forward.
This is a story of compassion and love and friendship, of overcoming adversity however heart-rending the journey, and most of all of the redemptive power of truth.
“Wonderful performances, cinematography and music. I was moved and absorbed as the stories of the two young mothers emerge. What a beautiful film! Bravo!” Jenny Pattrick, author The Denniston Rose.
“This is a sinuous, clever, ambitious, nuanced, layered and gorgeously assembled film. Pay The Great Maiden’s Blush the attention it deserves and you’ll be rewarded with one of the most beautifully photographed, best sounding and best written films you’ll see all year. Bravo.” 4.5/5 stars. stuff.co.nz.
Drama, Festival & Independent | 108mins | Rating: M Offensive language & adult themes | New Zealand.
Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks on sale. Adults $14, Concession $12, Children $8. Door sales from 30 minutes before screening time.
To reserve seats go to raglanmovies.nz
Raglan Old School Arts Centre phone 825 0023, email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz