September 27, 2017
Release Date

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Green Days by the River (2017)

Name: Green Days by the River
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-09-27

1h 42m

Running Time

September 27, 2017
Release Date

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Plot.

Green Days by the River is one of the most best-loved works of Caribbean literature. Written by lauded Trinidadian author Michael Anthony in 1967, the book illuminates the formative years of a boy growing up on the island. This coming of age story has enthralled readers all over the world for decades, and it is now being brought to life . For the first time, this beloved tale will be brought to film screens, introducing a whole new generation to the wonder of a country and a boy on the cusp of great change. This film seeks to break new ground in Caribbean film-making, showcasing the rich talent and boundless promise of our people.

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Cast & Crew.

Vanessa Bartholomew

Joan

Dara Healy

Ma Lammy

Nadia Kandhai

Rosalie

Anand Lawkaran

Mr. Gidharee

Dawn Cumberbatch

Screenplay

Michael Mooleedhar

Director

Michael Anthony

Novel

Laura Karpman

Composer

Andressa Cordeiro

Cinematographer

Details.

Release Date
September 27, 2017

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 42m

Filming Locations
Trinidad and Tobago

Genres
Drama

Last updated: 2024-12-23

This Movie Is About.

coming of age

1950s

Wiki.

Green Days By The River is a 2017 Trinidadian drama film, directed by Michael Mooleedhar. It is based on the novel of the same name by the Trinidadian author Michael Anthony. Set in 1952 Trinidad, the film follows Shell an ambitious African village boy struggling with poverty and his sick father finds solace in a wealthy Indian farmer, Mr. Gidharee, and his captivating daughter, until he falls for a city girl, and discovers the scheming entrapment of his solace that would shatter his love life and manhood. The film opened at the 2017 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.