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.
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Charlotte Rampling
Ruth
Marton Csokas
Robert
George Ferrier
Sam
Carlos Muller
Donk
Edith Poor
Nurse Sarah
Tāne Rolfe
James
Cameron Carter-Chan
Shaggas
Carlos Rakete
Haitātaki (Haka)
Maaka Pohatu
Father Matu Williams
Adam Gardiner
House master
Director
Matthew J. Saville
Tagline
"Life. Don't ever water it down."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$68,969
Production
New Zealand Film Commission, Long & Short Story Studio, Sandy Lane Productions, Celsius Entertainment
Steve Parker
August 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 ...
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