How Far Is Heaven

Auckland based filmmakers Miriam Smith & Christopher Pryor lived and filmed in Jerusalem for a year, spanning 2010/2011. How Far is Heaven follows the journey of Sister Margaret Mary, the newest Sister to Jerusalem, who is a...
New Zealand Production
Feature 2012 Documentary 99.00 minutes
Village Winter
The Sisters of Compassion have lived in the remote village of Jerusalem / Hiruharama on the Whanganui River in New Zealand for 120 years. Today, only three nuns remain - their legacy on the river is coming to an end. This is a complex world of powerful dualities; Māori & Christian spirituality, gang parties & prayers, pig hunting and perfume appreciation...
2012: NZ International Film Festival

Directors

Christopher Pryor
Miriam Smith

Producers

Miriam Smith

Crew

Christopher Pryor | Cinematographer
Cushla Dillon | Editor
Rachel Shearer | Composer

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