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Poppy
Film (Trailer) – 2021
Poppy tells the story of a car-mad Kapiti teenager keen for independence and a shot at love. It is also the first Kiwi feature to cast an actor with Down syndrome in the starring role. Kapiti Coast-based writer/director Linda Niccol knew "immediately" that Whanganui teenager Libby Hunsdale was perfect for the role of Poppy, as she possessed the same vibrancy and ambitions as the scripted character. Poppy also stars Ari Boyland (Shortland Street) as Poppy's protective older brother. Seb Hunter (Hunsdale's real life friend) plays Poppy's love interest Luke; he also wrote the film's original songs.
I can't actually get my head around the fact that I'm going to go to the movies...and it will be Libby.– Libby Hunsdale's grandmother Barbara Andrews shows her pride in Libby's lead role, on TV One show Sunday, 18 April 2021
Key Cast & Crew
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Produced by
Poppy Pictures
Source
Poppy Pictures
Acknowledgements
Funded by the NZ Film Commission's 125 Fund for films led by women, and NZ On Air
Music
Original songs composed and performed by Seb Hunter
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