Synopsis:
In 1890s New Zealand, two Chinese gold miners in a remote valley struggle to improve their lot. Chan is restless and unhappy; his father-in-law Kim wants to return to China. The goldfields are in decline; the presence of surveyors working in the area confirms that change is imminent. When they make a lucky strike on their claim it seems their problems are over... But for Chan, his story is just beginning.
Credits:
Festival/Awards:
2011 New Zealand International Film Festival;
1988 Taormina Film Festival, Bronze Charybdis;
1988 Hawaii Film Festival, Best Feature Film;
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards, Best Cinematography (Alan Locke);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards; Best Contribution to a Film Soundtrack (Bob Allen, Gethin Creagh, Mike Hopkins);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards; Best Director (Leon Narbey);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards; Best Editor (David Coulson);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards;Best Score (Jan Preston);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards; Best Supporting Female Performance (Heather Bolton);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards; Best Supporting Male Performance (Peter Hayden);
1988 NZ Film and TV Awards;Best Production Design (Jeanelle Aston);
Technical information:
Colour;
35mm;
Digitised
Film rating:
