Our Day to Remember

This 2005 documentary explores resurgent interest in Anzac Day, and examines the Kiwi desire to remember those who served in war — whether through patriotism, protest or burgeoning dawn services. The documentary is framed around the return of the Unknown Warrior to a Wellington tomb in 2004, as well as a trip to Trieste, Italy for Gordon and Luciana Johnston, and their 24-year-old granddaughter Kushla. Gordon was a World War ll gunner and Luciana an Italian nurse. Kushla learns of their war experience, and an early Cold War stand-off in the Italian city of Trieste after the Nazi surrender.