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Film, 2008

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The second feature film directed by writer Anthony McCarten (Ladies' Night) is a small tale with some big themes. Set in a New Plymouth car yard, the film chronicles an endurance contest in which a car will be awarded to the person who manages to keep their hands on it the longest. As night falls, solo mother Jess (Melanie Lynskey) finds herself fending off the attentions of an obstinate competitor (Craig Hall), with a much harsher vision of the world than hers. Inspired by similar real-life contests, McCarten based the film on his novel Endurance.

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 Credits  (16)

 Anthony McCarten
 Rachel Gardner
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 Where to buy

Available on DVD from Great Southern Film and Television store, ScreenLine, Aro Video and retail outlets.