Ruby and Rata
1990
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
Director:
Gaylene Preston
Writers:
Gaylene Preston, Graeme Tetley
Awards:
4 wins
Production:
Gaylene Preston
Country:
New Zealand
