DramaComedy

Juniper

- Life. Don't ever water it down.

When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.

Release Date : 2021-08-26

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : New Zealand Film CommissionLong & Short Story StudioSandy Lane ProductionsCelsius Entertainment

Production Country : New Zealand

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Ruth

Original Name : Charlotte Rampling

Gender : Female

Character Name : Robert

Original Name : Marton Csokas

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sam

Original Name : George Ferrier

Gender : Male

Character Name : Donk

Original Name : Carlos Muller

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nurse Sarah

Original Name : Edith Poor

Gender : Female

Character Name : James

Original Name : Tāne Rolfe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Shaggas

Original Name : Cameron Carter-Chan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Haitātaki (Haka)

Original Name : Carlos Rakete

Gender : Male

Character Name : Father Matu Williams

Original Name : Maaka Pohatu

Gender : Male

Character Name : House master

Original Name : Adam Gardiner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Reverand Matthews

Original Name : Byron Coll

Gender : Male

Character Name : Doctor

Original Name : Eryn Wilson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Woman on phone

Original Name : Katherine Kennard

Gender : Female

Character Name : Cecile

Original Name : Isla Jackson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Girl at party

Original Name : Maddy Diack

Gender : Male

Character Name : Girl at party

Original Name : Sabrina Yarndley

Gender : Male

Reviews

Steve Parker

@steveinadelaide l

2022-08-20

JUNIPER is a heart-warming comedy-drama about a self-destructive teenager (Sam) who is forced to take care of his feisty alcoholic grandmother (Ruth). Charlotte Rampling, an actor I have never really been impressed with, perfectly suits her role this time as Ruth. She's hilarious, foul-mouthed, and very lovable. George Ferrier is also excellent as Sam, Ruth's grandson, who slowly starts to change for the better as he spends more time with her. The relationship between Sam and Ruth is the heart of the movie, and it's wonderfully portrayed as it grows from one of resentment to one of love and respect. The movie is directed by Matthew J Saville, who also wrote the screenplay. This is his first feature film, and he does an excellent job. The movie is well-paced and never feels slow or dull. The dialogue is sharp and often very funny. I also enjoyed the soundtrack, which fits the movie perfectly. The cinematography is excellent, and the movie is very well-edited. Overall, I enjoyed Juniper immensely. Although at times there are moments of darkness, the movie is a feel-good story about family, love, and redemption. I would highly recommend it. **- ontherunmovies.com**