A Song of Good (2008)

After committing a shocking crime, Gary Cradle secretly decides to change his life and become a good person. However deciding is one thing, changing a life is another.

Director:

Gregory King

Writer:

Gregory King

Stars:

Gareth Reeves, Matthew Sunderland, Ian Mune

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Gareth Reeves	...	Gary Cradle
Matthew Sunderland	...	Denis
Ian Mune	...	Ron Cradle
Danielle Cormack	...	Rachel Cradle
Jonathon Hendry	...	Glen
Caleb Griffiths	...	Laughlin Cradle
Darien Takle	...	June Eskleson
Jarod Rawiri	...	Howie
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Karlos Drinkwater	...	Mattie
Mark Mitchinson	...	Big Eagle
Lee Tuson	...	Big Eagle's Mate

Storyline

A Song Of Good is the story of 28 year old Gary Cradle's struggle to redeem himself after committing a horrific crime. During a desperate burglary to get money for a hit of methamphetamine, Gary is confronted by a middle-aged woman, cornered and scared he overpowers the woman and rapes her. Horrified by this senseless assault, he flees to his home, where he still lives with his recently retired father Ron. After locking himself away in his bedroom, the next morning Gary has a epiphany. He decides he is going to turn his life around and do good in the world. Apart from a drug and alcohol problem, Gary has low self esteem and a unhealthy understanding of the world shaped by his tyrannical father and a rampant and corrupting consumer culture. His struggle to go clean, get a job, stay away from his peer group and help his father and sister won't be easy. Especially while the woman he raped, lives just a few doors down the street. Deciding to change a life is one thing, changing it is ...

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2008 (New Zealand)

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Headstrong

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Good Song

Simply put this film is a gem and hopefully will find a deservingly wide audience. I found it tough at times but was involved for the whole film and surprisingly found myself rooting for the main character Gary (wicked performance by Gareth Reeves) even though he did something that really disgusted and appalled me. i couldn't stop watching... In fact I thought that all the performances where great. I loved Ian Mune as Gary's dad and the little actor who plays Laughlin Gary's nephew. Rarely for a kiwi film there is a sophistication and irony at work in the film, layers of ideas and social comment interwoven in the scenario. Interested to see where the director goes with his next feature. Great.