Truant
Part of the New Zealand Short Film Collection
Duration: 15 minutes
Year: 2005
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Letterbox
Rating: R13
Director: Michael Duigan
Most days Evan rides the bus all over town rather than face another day at school. He feels at home by himself, until one wet day he notices a slightly older, beautiful girl steal a wallet before jumping off the bus. Romy seems like the embodiment of everything he daydreams about: excitement, rebellion and sex. He is instantly fascinated and a tentative friendship emerges. Evan thinks he has found a companion that understands him, but he soon learns that he doesn’t understand Romy at all.
For more information please visit NZ Film Commission
Duration: 15 minutes
Year: 2005
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Letterbox
Rating: R13
Director: Michael Duigan
Most days Evan rides the bus all over town rather than face another day at school. He feels at home by himself, until one wet day he notices a slightly older, beautiful girl steal a wallet before jumping off the bus. Romy seems like the embodiment of everything he daydreams about: excitement, rebellion and sex. He is instantly fascinated and a tentative friendship emerges. Evan thinks he has found a companion that understands him, but he soon learns that he doesn’t understand Romy at all.
For more information please visit NZ Film Commission
