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Episode 5: Paradox

Summary

A stranger arrives in town and interrupts a secret council between the men of Hokitika. The events from the night Crosbie Wells died are pieced together.

Review

Star-crossed “astral twins” Anna and Emery are finally reunited, and Emery asks Anna anxiously: “You know what I think are the two saddest words in the English language…?” Hang on, give me a second, I know this… is it “The Luminaries”? Actually, no, the answer to the question is “too late”. So there you go.

As timelines clash – I have no idea what’s a flashback and what isn’t – Anna (Eve Hewson who manages to be radiant amid the gloom) is prey to the various demands of men in this bleak, impenetrable drama. All of them want something from her.

After an etiolated fever dream sequence a character asks in despair, “What’s happening?” Search me.

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Released on
2020-06-21
Languages
English
Formats
Colour

Credits

Cast

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Lydia Wells
Anna Wetherell
Emery Staines
Francis Carver
Crosbie Wells
Dick Mannering
George Shepard

Crew

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WriterEleanor Catton
DirectorClaire McCarthy
ProducerLisa Chatfield
Production company

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  • Summary

    A stranger arrives in town and interrupts a secret council between the men of Hokitika. The events from the night Crosbie Wells died are pieced together.

    Review

    Star-crossed “astral twins” Anna and Emery are finally reunited, and Emery asks Anna anxiously: “You know what I think are the two saddest words in the English language…?” Hang on, give me a second, I know this… is it “The Luminaries”? Actually, no, the answer to the question is “too late”. So there you go.

    As timelines clash – I have no idea what’s a flashback and what isn’t – Anna (Eve Hewson who manages to be radiant amid the gloom) is prey to the various demands of men in this bleak, impenetrable drama. All of them want something from her.

    After an etiolated fever dream sequence a character asks in despair, “What’s happening?” Search me.

    Details

    Released on
    2020-06-21
    Languages
    English
    Formats
    Colour

    Credits

    Cast

    rolename
    Lydia Wells
    Anna Wetherell
    Emery Staines
    Francis Carver
    Crosbie Wells
    Dick Mannering
    George Shepard

    Crew

    rolename
    WriterEleanor Catton
    DirectorClaire McCarthy
    ProducerLisa Chatfield
    Production company
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