89608
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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous

"It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything."

2005-09-06
5.5
en 88m
Drama
Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.

Director

Stewart Main

Writer

Stewart Main

Producer

Michele Fantl

Original Music Composer

Peter Scholes

Editor

Peter Roberts

Production Design

Ken Turner

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Status

Released

Revenue

$4,800

Countries

  • New Zealand

Companies

  • New Zealand Film Commission
  • MF Films

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