Movie

Absent Without Leave

“A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty”

★ 8.0(2)19931h 44m

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Good to know

Director: John Laing
Release date: 1993-02-20
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: New Zealand Film Commission

About Absent Without Leave

Absent Without Leave is a 1993 movie in the Romance, Drama and War genres, directed by John Laing, starring Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs and Tony Barry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Absent Without Leave in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Craig McLachlan

James Edwards

Katrina Hobbs

Daisy Edwards

Tony Barry

Peter

Judie Douglass

Ella

Ken Blackburn

C.O.

Tony Burton

Constable

Francis Bell

Paddy

Robyn Malcolm

Betty

David Copeland

Claude

Desmond Kelly

Daisy's Father

Rebecca Hobbs

Daisy's Sister

Joan Foster

Daisy's Stepmother

Themes & keywords

world war iinew zealandsoldiermiscarriageawol

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Absent Without Leave in Mexico?+

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How long is Absent Without Leave?+

Absent Without Leave has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Absent Without Leave?+

Absent Without Leave stars Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry, Judie Douglass and Ken Blackburn.

When did Absent Without Leave come out?+

Absent Without Leave is a 1993 movie directed by John Laing.

What genre is Absent Without Leave?+

Absent Without Leave is Romance, Drama and War film.

Who directed Absent Without Leave?+

Absent Without Leave was directed by John Laing.