Under the Bridge

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Title

Under the Bridge

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NZ On Screen

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With this spare and affecting short film, actor/director Lauren Porteous became the first woman to take the top award at the 48Hours contest (she was also named Best Director). A runaway boy (Kayden Ngapera) crosses paths with a homeless man (Greg Smith, who also produced) under a bridge in Auckland. After the man helps the boy evade a truancy officer, a wary friendship develops. The two have more in common than either will admit. Under the Bridge attracted rave reviews for its masterly treat...

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Video

Date created

2017

URL

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/under-the-bridge-2017

Related subjects

homelessness / homeless person / auckland / urban / truancy / school kid / wagging / cardboard box / shelter / friendship / cellphone / smartphone / night / sea / mother and son / car / parking / parked car / financial pressure / poverty / alcohol / alcohol abuse / lost / boy / male friendship / government / prejudice / tough times / pressure / 2017 / social issues / street people

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