Juniper (2021)
Life. Don't ever water it down.
Director: Matthew J. Saville · Writer: Matthew J. Saville
When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.
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Director
Matthew J. Saville
Cast
Charlotte Rampling
Ruth 
Marton Csokas
Robert 
George Ferrier
Sam 
Carlos Muller
Donk 
Edith Poor
Nurse Sarah 
Tāne Rolfe Poutu
James 
Cameron Carter-Chan
Shaggas 
Carlos Rakete
Haitātaki (Haka) 
Maaka Pohatu
Father Matu Williams 
Adam Gardiner
House master 
Byron Coll
Reverand Matthews 
Eryn Wilson
Doctor User Reviews (1)
JUNIPER is a heart-warming comedy-drama about a self-destructive teenager (Sam) who is forced to take care of his feisty alcoholic grandmother (Ruth). Charlotte Rampling, an actor I have never really been impressed with, perfectly suits her role this time as Ruth. She's hilarious, foul-mouthed, and very lovable. George Ferrier is also excellent as Sam, Ruth's grandson, who slowly starts to change for the better as he spends more time with her. The relationship between Sam and Ruth is the heart of the movie, and it's wonderfully portrayed as it grows from one of resentment to one of love and respect. The movie is directed by Matthew J Saville, who also wrote the screenplay. This is his first feature film, and he does an excellent job. The movie is well-paced and never feels slow or dull. The dialogue is sharp and often very funny. I also enjoyed the soundtrack, which fits the movie per…
