One year after the devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2011, a troubled couple are only weeks away from having a baby. The new movie SUNDAY released this month, follows their story in the context of rebuilding dreams and buildings in Christchurch.
Eve (Camille Keenan) and Charlie (Dustin Clare) are about to have a baby. After years of history and months of separation, they have 24 hours to find their way forward. Set in Christchurch, New Zealand one year after the earthquakes that devastated the city, SUNDAY is a story like the city: one of past devastation and a chance at rebuilding.
“Sunday is a wee gem. It’s our own indigenous Before Sunrise, made with some real craft. This is an honest, heartfelt, skilful, admirable and truly likeable film. Bravo”– Graeme Tuckett Dominion Post/ Stuff 4 Stars
Dustin Clare has most recently been seen as ‘Gannicus’ alongside John Hannah and Lucy Lawless in the hit US action-adventure series Spartacus: War of the Damned for the Starz network. He has also starred in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, and in Spartacus: Vengeance.
Camille Keenan most recently starred as Dolly in Underbelly: Squizzy for the Nine Network (TV3). Previously she starred in the Seven Network drama Packed to the Rafters (TV1) as series regular Bree Jennings.
SUNDAY is Michelle Joy Lloyd’s Directorial debut. Michelle was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, and is producer of the internationally acclaimed open source film project Stray Cinema, which she founded in 2006 while living in Wellington. She has ten years of digital production experience, a wealth of media knowledge and a passion for participatory web culture.
The first narrative feature to come out of Christchurch since the quakes, SUNDAY has themes of hope and rebuilding run throughout the film. 10 per cent of the film’s profits will go towards supporting the rebuilding of Christchurch city and its communities.
SUNDAY
Screening at Raglan’s Old School Art Centre on Saturday 20 December, 5.30pm.
Drama, romance. Rating: M (sex scenes). 70 mins.