When We Go to War

Focuses on the impact World War I has on a middle New Zealand, Pakeha family and a Maori brother and sister. This spectacular drama cuts between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt. The series begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war. New Zealand has one of the highest living standards in the world, is part of the mighty British Empire and few can foresee the horrors soon to come.

2015 HD 60min New Zealand English

Esther Stephens Shavaughn Ruakere Ido Drent Freya Milner Tom O'Sullivan Andrew Grainger Leith Towers Sylvia Rands Gareth Williams Sophia Huybens

Drama

miniseries world war i gallipoli campaign

S1E1 - Bea's Letter 2015-04-26

We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical School where she was studying to become a doctor. A scandal ended her chance to become a doctor and she became a nurse and then off to war.

S1E2 - Manaaki's Letter 2015-04-26

This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auckland touch on tribal lands and the feelings of the Maori about the war.

S1E3 - Harry's Letter 2015-05-03

Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli. Cissy is seduced by an admirer. George breaks James heart. Manaaki and Harry go over the top with tragic results.

S1E4 - Awa's Letter 2015-05-10

Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.

S1E5 - Charles' Letter 2015-05-17

Charles is shaken by the horror and stupidity of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, returned war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to murder.

S1E6 - Cissy's Letter 2015-05-24

As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future. Meanwhile back home, Awa and Cissy find their circumstances are changed forever.

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