In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape an institution for delinquent girls; however, not only are they caught, it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island.
The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of the devout Matron.
Three girls attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in New Zealand.
The trio rail against the system, dubious of the benevolence of the Bible, and find refuge in their blossoming friendship. It’s hard to reform girls who don’t believe they need reforming. However, a sense of doom settles in when experimental forms of punishment take place in the dead of night. Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, but unexpectedly find themselves at odds with Lou, who is afraid to break the rules.
We Were Dangerous, the new feature film from Taika Waititi’s production company, premiered at the 2024 SXSW Festival. The film, which opened in New Zealand at the end of July, stars Erana James, Rima Te Wiata, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall, and was written by Maddie Dai.
For more details, please visit www.madman.co.nz/we-were-dangerous.
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