Home By Christmas

Ed Preston in his old age (Tony Barry) tells the story from the day in 1940, aged 28, he and his mates impetuously signed up after rugby practice, telling their wives later. His new wife, Tui (Chelsie Preston Crayford), was pregnant and...
New Zealand Production
Feature 2010 Drama 90.00 minutes
Film Main Image 1142
A true story of romance, secrets and terrible adventure in which Ed Preston, on his way home from rugby practice in 1940, joins the New Zealand Army to go to World War II. His new wife, Tui, is pregnant and distraught, but he tells her not to worry, he’ll be home by Christmas. And so he is – four years later – after escaping from a prison camp in Italy. But while Ed is away, Tui has fallen in love with another man. A remarkable story of resilience, determination and love.
Cannes Cinephile Festival 2010
Sydney Film Festival 2010
Melbourne Film Festival 2010
London International Film Festival 2010
Balinale International Film Festival 2010
Film Festival of India 2010

Directors

Gaylene Preston

Producers

Gaylene Preston
Sue Rogers

Screenplay Writers

Gaylene Preston

Executive Producers

Nigel Hutchinson

Cast

Tony Barry
Ed Preston
Martin Henderson
Young Ed
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Young Tui

Crew

Alun Bollinger | Cinematographer
Paul Sutorius | Editor
Jan Preston | Composer
John Harding | Production Designer
Lesley Burkes-Harding | Costume Designer

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