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Vigil

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

First in a short late-night run of New Zealand films is this drama starring
Penelope Stewart
A farming family in New Zealand struggles to make a livingfrom rugged and unyielding soil. Afterthe death of herfather, young Lisa ("Toss") struggles to come to terms with her mother's relationship with a mysterious stranger named Ethan Ruir. The young girl sees him as a predator and she must get rid of him.
Director Vincent Ward (1984) * FILM REVIEWS pages 56-65

Contributors

Unknown:
Penelope Stewart
Unknown:
Ethan Ruir.
Director:
Vincent Ward
Elizabeth Peers:
Penelope Stewart
Ethan Ruir:
Frank Whitten
Lisa Peers, Toss:
Fiona Kay
Birdie:
Bill Kerr
Justin Peers:
Gordon Shields
Source: Radio Times

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