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Home by Christmas

A New Zealand filmmaker's cinematic memoir sheds light on his father's previously unknown stories of survival and sacrifice during World War II.

In this true story, a young man named Ed Preston leaves his pregnant wife Tui and joins the New Zealand Army to fight in World War II. Despite promising to return home by Christmas, Ed is captured in Italy and spends four years in a prison camp. Meanwhile, Tui's life takes an unexpected turn as she falls in love with another man. The film explores themes of resilience, determination, and the complexities of love.

Info about Home by Christmas

Studio(s): Gaylene Preston Productions, Midnight Film Productions Limited

Originally Released: United States, Apr 29, 2010

Production Country: New Zealand

Genres:Biography, Romance, War