Story of a boy on his uncle’s farm in New Zealand during the 1920s. During his stay, the farm’s handyman is driven to suicide when accused of molesting an orphan girl who comes to work on the farm. Adapted from a short story by Frank Sargeson.
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ACMI Identifier
007818
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → New Zealand - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social values
Literature → New Zealand literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)