In Spring One Plants Alone
Originally released in 1980. In Spring One Plants Alone is a documentary film. directed by Vincent Ward. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This is the story of Puhi, an aged Maori woman and Niki, her fully grown but wholly dependent son. The world they occupy is not a world of large events but the rituals of everyday life, traditions and interdependence. “In Spring One Plants Alone” documents the minutiae of their very enclosed existence. Filmed over a period of one and a half years, it emerges as a rare, haunting and powerful portrayal of their life together. This is the story of their rituals and of their survival. The small and disconnected instances that we encounter form a lone vision of the rifts and the bond between an old woman and her disturbed son.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
0h 43m
43 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vincent Ward Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In Spring One Plants Alone about?
This is the story of Puhi, an aged Maori woman and Niki, her fully grown but wholly dependent son. The world they occupy is not a world of large events but the rituals of everyday life, traditions ...
Who directed In Spring One Plants Alone?
In Spring One Plants Alone was directed by Vincent Ward.
How long is In Spring One Plants Alone?
In Spring One Plants Alone has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).
When was In Spring One Plants Alone released?
In Spring One Plants Alone was released on July 31, 1980 in theaters.