Home by Christmas
A film memoir of love, war and secrets
A remarkable memoir of resilience, determination and love.Based on filmmaker Gaylene Preston's interviews with her father about his World War II experiences, reconstructed with actor Tony Barry as Ed Preston. Weaving strands of poetic imagined drama, and archival footage into the interview, Preston presents both sides of her parents' wartime marriage: the horror and hardship of battlefield and prison camp juxtaposed with the loneliness and grief of a young wife struggling with a newborn baby and a husband declared missing.Ed Preston, on his way home from rugby practice in 1940, joins the New Zealand Army to go to World War II. His new wife, Tui, is pregnant and distraught, but he tells her not to worry, he'll be home by Christmas. And so he is - four years later - after escaping from a prison camp in Italy. But while Ed is away, Tui has fallen in love with another man.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Home by Christmas
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 2010-04-29
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 3.7/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1038
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Martin Henderson
as Ed Preston
Jed Brophy
as Mart Preston
Tony Barry
as Ed
Nick Blake
as Les Harker
Byron Coll
as Hoppy
Peter Hambleton
as Sgt Syd Gurton
Richard Knowles
as Vic
Kate McGill
as Selina
Chelsie Preston Crayford
as Tui
Trailers & Clips
Trailer for NZ Film Home By Christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home by Christmas?▼
Home by Christmas is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 2010-04-29.
Who are the main actors in Home by Christmas?▼
The main cast includes Martin Henderson, Jed Brophy, Tony Barry, Nick Blake, Byron Coll, .
Where can I watch Home by Christmas online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Home by Christmas is available.
Is Home by Christmas based on a true story?▼
A film memoir of love, war and secrets
What is the IMDb rating of Home by Christmas?▼
Home by Christmas has an IMDb rating of 3.7/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Home by Christmas?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Home by Christmas?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Home by Christmas filmed?▼
Home by Christmas was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Home by Christmas?▼
The total runtime of Home by Christmas is 93 minutes.
Is Home by Christmas suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Home by Christmas?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Home by Christmas.
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