Head South

HEAD SOUTH is a touching, bittersweet coming-of-age comedy set in New Zealand in 1979, about a naive teenager who, without any musical experience, plans a gig for his (not yet existing) post-punk band at the local rock music venue. Alone for a fortnight with his world-weary father who is going through his own crisis of identity, Angus navigates self-doubt, derision, harmful behaviour and a family tragedy to take the stage for the first time.

"HEAD SOUTH is an almost-true story," says Jonathan Ogilvie. "Everything in it happened, and mainly to me."

Head South is an authentic account of the post-punk music scene in Christchurch New Zealand, 1979, told from the point of view of a teenager who was there.

HEAD SOUTH stars Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes, The Visit, Wildlife), Márton Csókás (Lord of the Rings, Bourne Identity, The Equaliser), Roxie Mohebbi (Kid Sister, Give Me Babies, Critical Incident) and singer/songwriter Stella Bennett (Benee) in her debut film role. It is written and directed by Jonathan Ogilvie (Lone Wolf, The Tender Hook).

The original HEAD SOUTH soundtrack by Shayne Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer) and featuring Benee (Stella Bennett), with more than 4 billion streams to her name, is available on Leatherjacket Records through Flying Nun.

Head South in cinemas April 3rd in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.