Absent Without Leave (1993)

Absent Without Leave (1993)

A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty 1993-02-20 New Zealand 104 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Craig McLachlan is James Edwards
James Edwards
Katrina Hobbs is Daisy Edwards
Daisy Edwards
Tony Barry is Peter
Tony Burton is Constable
Constable
Desmond Kelly is Daisy's Father
Daisy's Father
Rebecca Hobbs is Daisy's Sister
Daisy's Sister
Joan Foster is Daisy's Stepmother
Daisy's Stepmother