Apron Strings

Apron Strings, the debut feature from Sima Urale, is a parallel story of two families and two cultures set in suburban Otahuhu, South Auckland. At the heart of the story are three women whose lives and livelihoods revolve around...

New Zealand Production

Feature 2008 Drama 89.00 minutes

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Food and love are intertwined in this tale of two mothers who must find the courage to confront the secrets and misunderstandings of the past, in order to set their sons free.

2009: Qantas Film and Television Awards Best Lead Actor - Scott Wills

Qantas Film and Television Awards Best Lead Actress - Jennifer Ludlam

Qantas Film and Television Awards Best Cinematography - Rewa Harre

Qantas Film and Television Awards Best Production Design - Johnny Hawkins

2008: Toronto International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Cannes Cinephiles

Antipodes Film Festival St Tropez

Crueteil International Women's Film Festival

Off Camera International Film Festival Poland

Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival

Goa International Film Festival

Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival

Dubai International Film Festival

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival

Minneapolis International Film Festival

Seattle International Film Festival

Directors

Sima Urale

Producers

Rachel Gardner

Angela Littlejohn

Screenplay Writers

Shuchi Kothari

Dianne Taylor

Executive Producers

Trevor Haysom

Cast

Laila Rouass
Anita

Scott Wills
Barry

Jennifer Ludlam
Lorna

Nathan Whitaker
Michael

Leela Patel
Tara

Jodie Rimmer
Virginia

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