Absent Without Leave 31 years old
A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty
In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she. Ed is suddenly drafted into the army and is to be sent overseas to battle while Daisy is sent to her father in Auckland. When Ed's leave is cancelled at the last minute he takes the dangerous decision to go absent without leave to be with Daisy on her journey home. As a deserter, Ed is hunted, captured and imprisoned. Life inside is bad enought without the worry of what is going on outside. The film is based upon a true story.
Credits
Absent Without Leave Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jed Brophy He was 30, now 61 years old | as Joe |
| Robyn Malcolm She was 27, now 59 years old | as Betty |
| Mark Hadlow He was 36, now 67 years old | as Prison Corporal |
| Tony Barry He was 52, now 83 years old | as Peter |
| Desmond Kelly He was 57, now 88 years old | as Daisy's Father |
| Rebecca Hobbs | as Daisy's Sister |
| Ken Blackburn He was 29, now 61 years old | as C.O. |
| Craig McLachlan He was 27, now 59 years old | as James Edwards |
Absent Without Leave Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Graeme Tetley as Screenplay. | Writing |
| Robin Laing as Producer. She was 17 (now 48) years old | Production |
| Don McGlashan as Original Music Composer. He was 33 (now 65) years old | Sound |
| John Laing as Director. He was 92 (now 123) years old | Directing |
Absent Without Leave (31 years)
A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty
- Release day: Saturday, February 20, 1993
- Runtime: 104 minutes