Green Days by the River (2017)
The formative years of a boy growing up on the island.
Green Days by the River is one of the most best-loved works of Caribbean literature. Written by lauded Trinidadian author Michael Anthony in 1967, the book illuminates the formative years of a boy growing up on the island. This coming of age story has enthralled readers all over the world for decades, and it is now being brought to life . For the first time, this beloved tale will be brought to film screens, introducing a whole new generation to the wonder of a country and a boy on the cusp of great change. This film seeks to break new ground in Caribbean film-making, showcasing the rich talent and boundless promise of our people.
- Date of release
- 2017-09-27
- TMDB
- 8.0 / 10 (7)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Michael Mooleedhar
Casting
- Sudai Tafari — Shelie
- Anand Lawkaran — Mr. Gidharee
- Nadia Kandhai — Rosalie
- Vanessa Bartholomew — Joan
- Dara Healy — Ma Lammy
Interesting facts
- Based on: Green Days by the River
- Filmed in: Trinidad and Tobago
Green Days By The River is a 2017 Trinidadian drama film, directed by Michael Mooleedhar. It is based on the novel of the same name by the Trinidadian author Michael Anthony. Set in 1952 Trinidad, the film follows Shellie, an ambitious Afro-Trinidadian village boy struggling with poverty and his sick father. The latter finds solace in a wealthy Indo-Trinidadian farmer, Mr. Gidharee and his captivating daughter until he falls for a city girl, discovering the scheming entrapment of his solace shatters his love life and manhood. The film opened at the 2017 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.
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