This Way of Life 2009
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‘I treat my children the way I would like to have been raised,’ says Peter Karena, none too impressed by the adoptive father who raised him. In this captivating, visually ravishing doco, we watch Peter and his wife Colleen over an eventful four years as they do whatever it takes to provide emotional security and a life in harmony with nature for their six children. More
As charismatic a subject as any filmmaker could ask for, Peter makes ends meet as a horse-whisperer, builder and hunter. Seeing the children riding bareback through the East Coast dunes or astride a horse moving up a river with their father is like glimpsing the infancy of the classical gods. (Yes, Tom Burstyn’s cinematography is that remarkable.) But is such glorious freedom, a respect for nature and the abundant love of family all a child needs? Never evangelical, Peter and Colleen talk with unassuming vitality about the values they are instilling in their children. You might well leave their company persuaded that the parents of the future should be getting to know horses now. (Source: NZ International Film Festival) Hide
Saw this last night on the Maori channel after the Chch telethon.. what a beautiful family and great parents!
Love it saw it lasnight also. Gives you a diffrent outlook on life.. makes you appreciate the little tings.. Def worth another watch!
Truly extra-ordinary couple raising their 6 young children with beautiful rich outlooks on life even though they are living in hardship
A stunning movie. Beautifully filmed. A captivating story about an amazingly resilient,couple and the trials they face. Must see.
This movie is a gift to one's soul- a cure for what jades you!
I was extremely moved, being frustrated at my short fused parenting techniques, I now have a lot to think about. Very moving XOXO
mesmerizing, captivating and enchanting. Life changing for me
I loved every minute of it. A beautiful family and a beautiful part of this earth. the kids are so blessed to have parents like they are.
A rare and special family...and movie. A must see and treasure
I loved the whole documentary..I loved everything about it...I loved the horses, the children are beautiful. Peter is a hottie