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Vigil

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After the accidental death of her father (Gordon Shields), a young farm girl named Toss (Fiona Kay) helps her mother, Elizabeth (Penelope Stewart), and her grandfather Birdie (Bill Kerr) maintain their farm. Toss also tries to deal with her father's death. But when the hunter (Frank Whitten) who found her father's body stays on the farm to help out, Toss grows disturbed by his intrusion into her world and to the intense sexual relationship that builds between him and Elizabeth.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/26/2020
3.5/4.0
It's the performance of young Fiona Kay that turns Vigil into a near masterpiece. Go to Full Review Michelle Kisner The Movie Sleuth 03/03/2019
4/5
Those who have the patience to stick with this languid coming-of-age story will be richly rewarded with an occasionally dark and intriguing experience. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 10/31/2018
Aesthetically dazzling, it's driven by characters and how they react with the world around them. Go to Full Review Adam Lippe Examiner.com 07/30/2011
Alun Bollinger's absolutely stunning photography brings all this grimness to life in a unique way; never before have I been so aware of the effectiveness of a 16mm blow-up to 35mm. The earthiness of the grain is so essential to what works in Vigil. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Laurie S @Karlwinters Feb 24 I'd be hard pressed to name a more tedious film. No action, no conflict, no characterisation, no depth of character, and no interest from me Rubbish! See more 06/09/2012 Offbeat, mysterious, it takes it's time and is brilliant. The location is vivid and eerie I loved it. Might be hard to find. See more 01/21/2010 I'm not sure if i'm best calling this the most boring film i've ever seen, the most depressing or both... either way don't watch it See more 03/22/2009 I think this is New Zealand's cinematic masterpiece to date. The visual language is extraordinary - the environment is bleak and gothic and as a viewer you almost feel crushed by the isolation of it, but it's poetry of a very unique and beautiful sensibility. See more 05/10/2008 Better than River Queen thats for sure See more Read all reviews
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Vincent Ward

Director

Fiona Kay

Lisa Peers

Penelope Stewart

Elizabeth Peers

Frank Whitten

Ethan Ruir

Bill Kerr

Birdie

Gordon Shields

Justin Peers
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Synopsis After the accidental death of her father (Gordon Shields), a young farm girl named Toss (Fiona Kay) helps her mother, Elizabeth (Penelope Stewart), and her grandfather Birdie (Bill Kerr) maintain their farm. Toss also tries to deal with her father's death. But when the hunter (Frank Whitten) who found her father's body stays on the farm to help out, Toss grows disturbed by his intrusion into her world and to the intense sexual relationship that builds between him and Elizabeth.
Director
Vincent Ward
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 20, 2018
Runtime
1h 30m
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