<p>Premiering at the NZ International Film Festival is director Paolo Rotondo's powerful drama about a man who returns to his home on Waiheke only to confronted by three fugitive kids. Exposed to the helplessness of his tormentors he is forced to face his own demons.</p> <p>Over the course of the night the tables are turned and a tenuous bond begins to grow between them. When dawn comes, so too does the law. Now, the four of them find themselves on the run together.</p> <p>Starring: Colin Moy, Calae Hignett Morgan, Hanelle Harris and Jesse-James Rehu Pickery Produced by Fraser Brown Written and directed by Paolo Rotondo</p> <p>Orphans & Kingdoms will have its World Premiere at the NZ International Film Festival in Auckland on July 20. Tickets are available <a href='http://www.nziff.co.nz/2014/auckland/orphans-kingdoms/' target='_blank'>here</a></p>
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