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This short film was a directorial debut for actor Michael Hurst and screened at Cannes (1994) in a Kiwi shorts showcase. The title comes from country music legend Hank Williams; and more Americana staples — strangers, trains, road trips — are relocated to late-1953 NZ. The marriage of a salesman and his wife has ended in tears. With skilful use of flashbacks, Hurst follows their respective paths with some mysterious travelling companions: Hank Williams and a railways inspector. A passing interest in NZ rail history will add context to the conclusion.
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Michael Hurst is an acclaimed theatre actor and director, but has also featured in a broad range of television and film roles, including his long-running gig as...
1994 Cannes Film Festival
Official selection: Special Season of New Zealand Shorts
Festivals include
1995 Dublin, 1995 Canterbury, 1994 NZ Film Festivals, 1994 Mill Valley (United States), 1994 Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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