On September 25, The Changeover movie had it’s premiere in Christchurch. Unfortunately Lucy couldn’t attend because she was performing in the New Zealand production of Pleasuredome in Auckland. She sent a video greeting instead.
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The movie is the screen adaptation of the Young Adult novel “The Changeover: A Supernatural Romance” by Margaret Mahy.
The film is about:
A 16-year-old who lives in a low-rent suburb on the edge of earthquake-scarred Christchurch with her mother and four-year-old brother. When an ancient spirit attacks her brother and slowly drains the life out of him, she discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, which she must harness to save her brother’s life.
Lucy is joined by actors: Timothy Spall, Melanie Lynskey, Charlie Heaton, Erana James, Stefania LaVie Owen, Jamie Curry
Directed by: Stuart McKenzie, Miranda Harcourt
Screenplay by: Stuart McKenzie