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Summarises the early life of politician Sonja Davies. Sonja is a young independent socialist embarking on a career in nursing during World War 2.

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    • Author: Kulwes
    The details listed here show this to be only 90+ minutes (USA), but in NZ it ran over several nights on television and made quite a strong impression on viewers. Made on a budget smaller than some 30-second tv ads, it is still full of solid performances, and it tells an interesting story of a real woman whose life experiences were quite extraordinary.

    A particularly apt film for people interested in the early years of the women's movement and/or the Labour Party.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Geneviève Picot Geneviève Picot - Sonja Davies
    Mick Rose Mick Rose - Charlie
    Perry Piercy Perry Piercy - Megaphone Woman
    Ingrid Prosser Ingrid Prosser - Older Woman on Wharf
    Tina Regtien Tina Regtien - Con
    Frances Kewene Frances Kewene - Maisie
    Lilian Enting Lilian Enting - Woman Patient #1
    Rosalie Carey Rosalie Carey - Woman Patient #2
    Denise O'Connell Denise O'Connell - Women's Ward Sister
    Virginia Haisman Virginia Haisman - Dead Young Woman
    John Wraight John Wraight - Young Doctor
    Emily Perkins Emily Perkins - Joan
    Theresa Healey Theresa Healey - Peggy
    Larissa Matheson Larissa Matheson - Dot
    Jonathon Hendry Jonathon Hendry - Pacifist Friend #1 (as Jonathan Hendry)
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