When We Go To War
TV Show · Drama · History

The impact of World War I on families in New Zealand from life at home to the fronts of Gallipoli and Egypt. Beginning at a time of optimism, even as the world prepares for war, but as the battlefield beckons, few foresee the horrors to come.

2015 · 44m
Starring Ido Drent, Sophia Huybens, Freya Milner
Director Peter Burger

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Bea's Letter
    Nurse Bea Smith is at a military hospital in Alexandria, also with 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.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Manaaki's Letter
    In Egypt, Manaaki is 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.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Harry's Letter
    Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli and Cissy is seduced by an admirer. Meanwhile, George breaks James' heart and Manaaki and Harry `go over the top' with tragic results.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Awa's Letter
    Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare, John takes his guilt out on James, and Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Charles' Letter
    Charles is shaken by the horror of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to a murder.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Cissy's Letter
    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.
    44 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Ido Drent
    Charles Smith
  • S‌H
    Sophia Huybens
    Violet Penrose
  • F‌M
    Freya Milner
    Cissy Smith
  • Esther Stephens
    Bea Smith
  • L‌T
    Leith Towers
    James Smith
  • J‌B
    Jarred Blakiston
    George Mueller
  • Nathalie Boltt
    Ida Mueller
  • M‌C
    Milo Cawthorne
    Harry Smith
  • T‌O
    Tom O'Sullivan
    William
  • P‌B
    Peter Burger
    Director
  • R‌S
    Robin Scholes
    Producer

About

When We Go To War

Drama

The impact of World War I on families in New Zealand from life at home to the fronts of Gallipoli and Egypt. Beginning at a time of optimism, even as the world prepares for war, but as the battlefield beckons, few foresee the horrors to come.

Information

Studio
NETTN
Released
2015
Rated
12
Region of Origin
New Zealand
© 2015 Jump Film & TV

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Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
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  • Paraguay (Español)
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  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

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