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Ashes

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Conversations with four people — an artist, a woman struggling with her identity as a high achiever, an actor, and a priest — exploring their inner worlds, their self-image and how they feel they fit into society.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

38 mins

Rating

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Release Date

17 March 1975

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Val Brooke-White

Val Brooke-White

Subject

Mere Lodge

Mere Lodge

Subject

Deirdre O'Connor

Deirdre O'Connor

Subject

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Priest

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