Black Field

***WINNER***
Best Canadian Feature Female Eye Film Festival

DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER:

Danishka Esterhazy

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Jon Barfoot
Thor Hayton
Jonathan Vanderkar

PRODUCER:

Kent Ulrich
Jeff Skinner
Danishka Esterhazy

CAST:

Sara Canning (Vampire Diaries)
Ferron Guerreiro (New In Town)
Mathew Bourguet
Darcy Fer (My Winnipeg)
Robert Huculak (Capote)

SYNOPSIS:

Set in the 19th Century Canadian prairie, Maggie McGregor and younger sister Rose endure the harsh labour of running their farm. Since the death of their parents, Maggie’s has brought up Surviving by living off the land. Sheltered by Maggie, Rose, just 14, maintains innocence of youth. When a charming but mysterious stranger, David LaTouche, arrives at their isolated farm the sisters’ lives are forever changed. Overriding Maggie’s objections with his charm, David is permitted to stay. Questions emerge about David’s past and his intentions.

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REVIEWS:

” A Bronte-esque tale of two sisters and the mysterious male who romances them both. Writer-director Danishka Esterhazy gets the feel of rugged prairie life just right.”-Variety

“A gothic love letter to the Prairies…Esterhazy’s tale of romance and betrayal is a striking period piece”- Uptown Magazine

“Black Field is a perfect example of independent cinema done well: a simple story featuring deeply convicted characters worth investing in, executed with precision and affection.” – Sam Hagenlocher, The Uniter

“Beautifully shot gothic drama an impressive first feature”- WINNIPEG FREE PASS-ARTS AND LIFE, Randall King

“Esterhazy demonstrates a strong gasp of visual storytelling” – Uptown.

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