Absent Without Leave
"A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty"
Storyline
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Absent Without Leave released?+
Absent Without Leave was released on February 20, 1993.
Who directed Absent Without Leave?+
Absent Without Leave was directed by John Laing.
Who stars in Absent Without Leave?+
The main cast of Absent Without Leave includes Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry, Judie Douglass.
How long is Absent Without Leave?+
Absent Without Leave has a runtime of 1h 44m.
What genre is Absent Without Leave?+
Absent Without Leave is classified as Romance, Drama, War.
What is the rating of Absent Without Leave?+
Absent Without Leave has an average audience rating of 8.0 out of 10, based on 2 votes.
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Absent Without Leave had its theatrical/initial release on February 20, 1993. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
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