The Breaker Upperers

From the producers of Hunt for the Wilderpeople comes a new offbeat comedy.

Fifteen years ago Mel and Jen discovered they were being two-timed by the same man. Bitter and cynical they formed, The Breaker Upperers, a small-time business breaking up couples for cash. Now, in their late-thirties business is booming. They’re a platonic, couple who keep their cynicism alive by not getting emotionally involved with anybody else. When they run into an old victim, Mel develops a conscience and their friendship unravels.

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Credits

Directors:

Jackie van Beek, Madeleine Sami

Executive Producer:

Taika Waititi, James Wallace

Producer:

Carthew Neal, Ainsley Gardiner, Georgina Conder

Screenwriter:

Jackie van Beek & Madeleine Sami

Cinematographer:

Ginny Loane

Editor:

Tom Eagles

Production Designer:

Brant Fraser

Sound Designer:

Amy Barber

Music:

N/A

Principal Cast:

Jackie van Beek, Madeleine Sami, Celia Pacquola, James Rolleston, Ana Scotney

Additional Credits:

Costume Designer: Jane Bucknell, Makeup & Hair Designer: Dannelle Satherley

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Carthew Neal
Piki Films
carthew@pikifilms.com

Publicity Contact:

Sheri Goldberg
sgoldberg@id-pr.com
(917) 279-9365‬

Sales Agent:

Piki Films

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2018
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81:13 mins