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We Were Dangerous at Alamo Lamar 3

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Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape the institution for delinquent girls in 1954 New Zealand, however not only are they caught, it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of devout Matron. The trio rail against the system, dubious of the benevolence of the bible and taking refuge in their blossoming friendship. It’s hard to reform girls who don’t believe they need reforming. However, a sense of doom settles in when experimental forms of punishment take place in the dead of night. Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, but unexpectedly find themselves at odds with Lou, who is...

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Credits

Director:

Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu

Executive Producer:

Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi, Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Emily Gotto

Producer:

Morgan Waru, Polly Fryer

Screenwriter:

Maddie Dai

Cinematographer:

María Inés Manchego

Editor:

Hansjörg Weißbrich, Richard Shaw

Production Designer:

Miro Harré

Sound Designer:

Nick Buxton

Music:

Cam Ballantyne

Principal Cast:

Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall

Additional Credits:

Casting by: Kate McGill, Costume Design by: Daisy Marcuzzi, Make Up & Hair Design by: Katie Melody Rogers

Contact

Distributor:

None

Publicity Contact:

Asenath Nakayama
AsenathN@shelterpr.com
626.807.2137

Sales Agent:

Maddie Neil & Victoria Romley
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Year:
2023
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Runtime:
82 mins
Accessibility
Closed Captioned