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Writer Maurice Gee’s experiences growing up in West Auckland during World War II were the basis for this home front drama expertly realised by the producer/director team of Ginette McDonald and Peter Sharp. Twelve-year-old Rex Pascoe (Milan Borich — future singer in the band Pluto) is a war-obsessed schoolboy worried about his father’s black-market dealings. Meanwhile, American soldiers are making their presence felt but not all of their attitudes are welcome. The locals’ prejudices are about to be tested by the arrival of a GI to stay with Rex’s family.
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Hi Kerrie,
As far as we are aware it is not available to buy on DVD.
If you wish to obtain a copy you may have luck buying a copy from the TVNZ Archives. Their link for footage requests (personal use) is: http://tvnz.co.nz/footage/request-form-personal-use-3379314
Is this available on DVD?
Nice!
Was just about to ask about this gem.
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Lisa Noonan
Posted at 02.07PM - 19.04.2012
Great performances from the kids.