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We Were Dangerous( 2024)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Erana James

      Nellie

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      Nathalie Morris

      Lou

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      Manaia Hall

      Daisy

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      Rima Te Wiata

      The Matron

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      Aaron Jackson

      Ship Captain

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      Molly Jarvis-Taylor

      Nora

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      Tōmairangi Paterson-Waaka

      Polly

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      Kylana Peauafi Symonds

      Anahera

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      Isayah Snow

      Peggy

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      Hillary Moulder

      Mary

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      Max Charteris

      Freddie

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      Stephen Lovatt

      Government Official

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      Stephen Tamarapa

      Barry

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      Roy Snow

      Silent Official

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      Charze Wharemate-Edwards

      Jean

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      Billie Nuku

      Patricia

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      Portia Regan

      Nancy

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      Arihia Hoani

      Mere

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      Rosie Leishman

      Tracey

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      Malena Taurima

      Anne

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      Geoffrey Heath

      Suited Official

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      Rhylee Adams

      Brenda

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      Genevieve Kent

      Lou's Tutor

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      Luanne Gordon

      Mrs McMillan

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      Myfanwy Jones

      Abigail

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      Keala Tuki

      Colleen

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      Barry De Lore

      Medical Official

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      Cian Parker

      Young Matron (20 Years)

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      Manaia May

      Young Matron (9 Years)

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      Jemima Pegg

      New Girl

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      Hine Ata Purdon

      New Girl

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      Hineātea Alexander

      New Girl

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      Ashley Pedersen

      New Girl

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      Mereana Waru

      New Girl

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    A review by Brent Marchant

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    Written by Brent Marchant on Wed Jun 25 2025
    No matter what anyone might suggest to the contrary, generally speaking, girls will be girls, especially during those often-turbulent, rebellious adolescent years. What’s more, attempts at implementing “correction” are frequently frustrating and unsuccessful for those undertaking such efforts, an outcome that was usually just as true in the past as it is today. Such was the case in 1954 New Zealand, where a dozen social and sexual “deviants” were confined at the government-sponsored Te Motu School for Incorrigible and Delinquent Girls. The facility, located on a remote island that was once a le...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    376130.00

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