Absent Without Leave
"A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty"
Originally released in 1993. Absent Without Leave is a romance/drama film. directed by John Laing.
Starring Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, and Tony Barry
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Meridian Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absent Without Leave about?
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 b...
Who directed Absent Without Leave?
Absent Without Leave was directed by John Laing.
How long is Absent Without Leave?
Absent Without Leave has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Absent Without Leave released?
Absent Without Leave was released on February 20, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Absent Without Leave?
The main cast of Absent Without Leave includes Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry, Judie Douglass, Ken Blackburn.