Synopsis

In a remote village by the sea in 1952 Trinidad, a Black ambitious fifteen-year-old, SHELL, is charmed by the attractive Indian girl ROSALIE, and flattered by the friendship of her father, GIDHAREE, who mentally accepts him as a future son-in-law. Despite his father's terminal illness, Shell follows a compassionate Gidharee to work his exotic plantation along the river with his large hunting dogs, in hopes of attracting Rosalie. All the while, Shell falls for a tender, dainty girl from the city, JOAN. The love triangle develops, as Shell leads on the girls, not realizing the trap designed by Gidharee to ensnare his manhood. When Dragon’s Blood, a stimulating liquid is given to Gidharee’s dogs, a strong threat is sent to Shell who must face the consequences of his actions.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

 Green Days by the River is a beloved coming of age, provocative story about self-discovery and young love set against the lush backdrop of a colonial, 1952 rural Trinidad. It's a feature film based on the novel by celebrated author Michael Anthony, which is currently on the school literature syllabus in the Caribbean. We aim to produce a successful, classic Caribbean film that will entertain 'World' cinema audiences, and Caribbean film and literary target markets, and like the book, capture the legacy of our history and culture that can be viewed and studied over the years.