Synopsis
The film takes place during the early years of the twentieth century, with the conflicts and choices a young woman experiences reflecting the struggle between tradition and change; a struggle that continues to resonate today. Set in a rural community, Sunset Song is driven by the young heroine Chris and her intense passion for life, for the unsettling Ewan and for the unforgiving land. The First World War reaches out from afar, bringing the modern world to bear on the community in the harshest possible way, yet in a final moment of grace, Chris endures, now a woman of remarkable strength who is able to draw from the ancient land in looking to the future.
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Movie Details
| New Zealand Releases: |
December 2nd, 2016 (Wide) |
| Video Release: |
August 23rd, 2016 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: |
R for sexuality, nudity and some violence.
(Rating bulletin 2421 (Cert #50414), 4/20/2016) |
| Running Time: |
135 minutes |
| Keywords: |
1910s, Coming of Age, Life on a Farm, War, World War I, Romance, Set in Scotland, Non-Chronological, New Year's Day, Suicide, Twins, Voiceover/Narration |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: |
Magnolia Pictures, Hurricane Films, Iris Productions, SellOutPictures, BFI, Film Fund Luxembourg, Creative Scotland, BBC Scotland |
| Production Countries: |
Luxembourg, United Kingdom |
| Languages: |
English |
May 17th, 2016
The Lobster had the best theater average of any film opening in 2016 earning an average of $47,563 in four theaters. It beat the previous record set by Captain America: Civil War, a record that lasted all of one week. The second best theater average of the week was pulled in by Love and Friendship with an average of $33,378, also in four theaters. Captain America: Civil War remained in the $10,000 club with an average of $17,188. The final film in the $10,000 club was Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, which managed $15,215 in 4 theaters.
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May 13th, 2016
It's a relatively good week for limited releases with several that are earning excellent reviews. Of these, The Lobster is the one I think will do the best at the box office. Kill Zone 2, Love & Friendship, and some others are also earning excellent reviews, but are playing in VOD.
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Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Screens | Per Screen | Total Gross | Week |
|---|
| 2016/12/02 |
16 |
$14,196 |
|
22 |
$645 |
$43,991 |
1 |
| 2016/12/09 |
19 |
$7,691 |
-46% |
21 |
$366 |
$59,613 |
2 |
| 2016/12/16 |
19 |
$3,178 |
-59% |
17 |
$187 |
$65,294 |
3 |
| 2016/12/23 |
20 |
$1,031 |
-68% |
9 |
$115 |
$67,343 |
4 |
| 2016/12/30 |
- |
$1,057 |
+3% |
6 |
$176 |
$70,056 |
5 |
| 2017/01/06 |
- |
$347 |
-67% |
2 |
$174 |
$71,636 |
6 |
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