

We Were Dangerous
2024-08-22 · 82 min · ★ 7.1
Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
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- Directors
- Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
- Production companies
- Fit Via Vi, Piki Films, The Forge
- Countries
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 376,130
Top Cast
Erana JamesNellie
Nathalie MorrisLou
Manaia HallDaisy
Rima Te WiataThe Matron
Aaron JacksonShip Captain
Stephen LovattGovernment Official
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