Heartbreaking First Trailer for THE JUSTICE OF BUNNY KING Featuring Thomasin McKenzie

The first trailer has been released for the New Zealand indie-drama The Justice of Bunny King, starring Essie Davis in the title role, supported by Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit), Ryan O'Kane, Erroll Shand, Angus Stevens, and Amelie Baynes. The film is directed by Gaysorn Thavat in her feature directorial debut, from a script she co-wrote with Gregory King and Sophie Henderson.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:

Bunny King (Essie Davis) spends her days washing car windshields on a busy street, pocketing the change she earns in tips. For now, she's sleeping on her sister's couch, but she's saving up for a place of her own. What she wants more than anything is to be reunited with her two children who've been placed in foster care, and until she finds her own house, family services won't let her act as their parent. When a plan that would finally allow Bunny to bring her kids home falls apart, she's forced to become a champion not only for herself and her children but also her teenage niece Tonya (Thomasin McKenzie), who's desperate for her help.

This looks like a real tear-jerker of a story, but it looks well done and well acted. Check out the trailer and poster below. The Justice of Bunny King is premiering at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival next month. We will let you know when there’s a release date.