"The choices me make define us." A short film made on a shoe string budget of $1200. New Zealand Colonial Drama - Short film. Shot in the Canterbury region, New Zealand.
What was the exact context behind casting the wounded British officer in the hinterlands of Canterbury in 1824? There wasn't a huge British presence (let alone, military presence) in Aotearoa at that point in time. This was the same time when the musket wars began to rapidly escalate and Te Rauparaha was in the process of attacking Kai Tahu.
Hi ex_culture, this is a fictional story based on a missionary armed attachment during the early years of the musket wars. The story is loosely based on an ambushed attachment. I’m happy you watched the short and it’s sparked an interest in reaching out, I’m happy to answer any questions too.
