It is Cumbria 1348, year of the Black Death. A medieval mining village lives in fear of the advancing plague. Griffin’s older brother Connor returns from the outside world in a state of despair, until Griffin tells of his dream and reveals their only source of survival. Guided by Griffin’s vision, they dig a tunnel from 14th Century England to 20th Century New Zealand, emerging in Auckland in 1987.
This multi award-winning film from New Zealand filmmaker Vincent Ward and maverick producer John Maynard, is a magical and mystical time travel tour from the Dark Ages to the modern day. It is a true piece of highly imaginative and evocative cinema.
