Juniper

A troubled teenager struggling with self-destructive tendencies is sent home after being expelled from school. As a consequence, he is tasked with caring for his grandmother, an eccentric woman from England who uses a wheelchair and struggles with alcoholism. Despite their clashing personalities and initial friction, the two form an unlikely friendship. Through their time together, the boy regains a passion for living while his grandmother learns to face her own mortality.

Directed and written by Matthew J. Saville, this New Zealand comedy-drama features a cast led by Charlotte Rampling, George Ferrier, and Marton Csokas. The production was supported by the New Zealand Film Commission along with Celsius Entertainment, Sandy Lane Productions, and Long & Short Story Studio.

The film has been received positively by audiences, maintaining a 6.6 rating on IMDb from 2,300 votes and a 6.5 rating on TMDB based on 54 votes.