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Head South

Head South

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Head South

"All you need to change your world is three chords and an attitude..."

2024

1h 38m

5.7(10 votes)

Drama

Music

Overview

Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, 1979. During a fortnight with his world-weary father, Angus is drawn to the underground post-punk music scene. With the support of his friend Kirsten, Angus navigates self doubt, derision and a family tragedy to take the stage for the first time.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ed Oxenbould

Ed Oxenbould

Angus

BENEE

BENEE

Kirsten

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Gordon

Roxie Mohebbi

Roxie Mohebbi

Holly

Jackson Bliss

Jackson Bliss

Fraser

Arlo Gibson

Arlo Gibson

Andy

Trendall Pulini

Trendall Pulini

Jamie

Geoffrey Heath

The Driver

Janice Gray

Aunt Jessica

Demos Murphy

Demos Murphy

Malcolm

Creative team

Directed by: Jonathan Ogilvie
Written by: Jonathan Ogilvie
Produced by: Antje Kulpe
Jonathan Ogilvie

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