Series Classification: PG (Parental Guidance)
Genre: Drama
At a 1970’s NZ school where sign language is banned, two deaf girls risk it all to experience true friendship.
Credits
Director / Writer: Shelley Waddams
Producer: Georgia Hoskins-Smith
Script Consultant: Fiona Samuel
Production Mentor: Georgina Conder
Annette (Natalia Kay) left, Nicola (Sadie Earl) right play hand games in the bathroom Photo: Megan Goldsman, Someday Stories
James (Ted Blackman-Eley) sits alone at lunchtime Photo: Megan Goldsman, Someday Stories
Annette (Natalia Kay) waits for her punishment Photo: Megan Goldsman, Someday Stories
Photo: Megan Goldsman, Someday Stories
Annette (Natalia Kay) sits at her school desk Photo: Megan Goldsman, Someday Stories
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