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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. 

Left foot brake, right foot gas.
– Poppy (Libby Hunsdale) repeats her driving mantra to herself

Key Cast & Crew

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Mathew Knight

Cinematographer

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Robin Laing

Producer

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Alex Cole-Baker

Producer

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Linda Niccol

Director, Writer

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Libby Hunsdale

As: Poppy

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Kali Kopae

As: Sophia

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Produced by

Poppy Pictures

Source

Poppy Pictures