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We Were Dangerous

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Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954 New Zealand. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship. But this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.

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David Ehrlich indieWire It’s a hopeful — sometimes borderline exuberant — rallying cry for girls to stick together across the various divides that people use to disempower them. Rated: B- Mar 9, 2024 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz At the centre – and the heart – of this Kiwi cross between The Magdalene Sisters and The Shawshank Redemption, are a cadre of fabulous performances. Rated: 4/5 Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Liam Maguren Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) The laughs lighten the load of the heavier subject matter. Colonialism and conversion therapy cast dark shadows over New Zealand’s recent history, with Stewart-Te Whiu using those shades to illustrate her story. Aug 19, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer The Film Experience This film leaves much to ponder in its poignant and lingering portrayal of youth and the human potential for cruelty. Rated: B+ Jul 27, 2024 Full Review Paul Risker PopMatters Sharing its rebellious dream, maybe the characters in their reality are abandoned to a future that will swallow hope. However, they communicate the message of those survivors that found light in the darkness, who refuse to be defined by the shadows... Apr 20, 2024 Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry It’s a heartwarming story that’s colored with compelling personalities and relationships. We Were Dangerous is a compelling coming-of-age story guided with intrepid force. Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954 New Zealand. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship. But this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
Director
Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu
Producer
Morgan Waru, Polly Fryer
Screenwriter
Maddie Dai
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 23m