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Down by the Riverside
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Down by the Riverside

2007-11-02 · 84 min · ★ 3.0

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An intertwining story of murder and mystery across two decades. In the early twentieth century, several pregnant girls meet in a country house, where they have been sent to give birth and have their children adopted. The girls are never seen by outsiders again. Almost twenty years later, two historians return to the house to research the case, and when the disturbing truth is revealed, the dark story continues.

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Directors
Marama Killen, Brad Davison
Production companies
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Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Toby SharpeToby SharpeOwen Smith
Rebecca TreleaseAmelia
Shane BurnsThe Driver
Jo EggletonMary
Lydia FarleySophie Andrews
Jordan-Leigh FouldsIris
Ross MacLeodSidney Harrison
Katya McGeadyYoung Amelia
Luke McPakeBenny Johnson
Axle NessWalter Cardiff
Lyn RenwickThe Nurse
Shelley RiddleAnna
Maia WharawharaKahu
Brad DavisonVincent (uncredited)

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