Charlotte Rampling

Marton Csokas

George Ferrier

Carlos Muller

Edith Poor

Tāne Rolfe

Cameron Carter-Chan

Carlos Rakete

Maaka Pohatu

Adam Gardiner

Byron Coll

Eryn Wilson

Katherine Kennard

Isla Jackson

Maddy Diack

Sabrina Yarndley

Matthew J. Saville

Desray Armstrong

Angela Littlejohn

Andrew Mackie

Bonnie Blake

Henriette Wollmann

Marty Williams

Jane Holland

Stefan Knight

Marlon Williams

Vicky Wildman

Thierry Wase-Bailey

Miranda Rivers

Richard Payton

Peter Roberts

Mark Chamberlain

Mark Grenfell

Mark Perkins

Jaindra Watson

Shontae Roache

Drama

Comedy

Juniper

New Zealand Film Commission

Long & Short Story Studio

Sandy Lane Productions

Celsius Entertainment

New Zealand

Steve Parker

JUNIPER is a heart-warming comedy-drama about a self-destructive teenager (Sam) who is forced to take care of his feisty alcoholic grandmother (Ruth). Charlotte Rampling, an actor I have never really been impressed with, perfectly suits her role this time as Ruth. She's hilarious, foul-mouthed, and very lovable. George Ferrier is also excellent as Sam, Ruth's grandson, who slowly starts to change for the better as he spends more time with her. The relationship between Sam and Ruth is the heart of the movie, and it's wonderfully portrayed as it grows from one of resentment to one of love and respect.

The movie is directed by Matthew J Saville, who also wrote the screenplay. This is his first feature film, and he does an excellent job. The movie is well-paced and never feels slow or dull. The dialogue is sharp and often very funny. I also enjoyed the soundtrack, which fits the movie perfectly. The cinematography is excellent, and the movie is very well-edited.

Overall, I enjoyed Juniper immensely. Although at times there are moments of darkness, the movie is a feel-good story about family, love, and redemption. I would highly recommend it.

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