Perfect Strangers

The story of Perfect Strangers explores the fine line between love and pursuit, romance and danger, fear and obsession. How far do you fall when you fall in love? Says writer/director Gaylene Preston, "The enduring...
New Zealand Production
Feature 2003 Thriller 95.00 minutes
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When Melanie goes home from the pub with a handsome stranger, she’s captivated by his charm and attentiveness. He sails her away to his ‘castle’ - a rundown shack on a deserted island. But when seduction becomes deception and passion becomes possession, Melanie realizes that she has been kidnapped. Torn between fear and desire, Melanie must escape – but her ardent admirer has other plans.

Directors

Gaylene Preston

Producers

Robin Laing
Gaylene Preston

Screenplay Writers

Gaylene Preston

Cast

Sam Neill
The Man
Rachael Blake
Melanie
Joel Tobeck
Bill

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