Description: The Ridge tells the story of Mia, who is fleeing addiction and leaving behind a professional life in tatters in Scotland. She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival. Caught up in grief and pulled by a dark attraction to her late-sister’s fiancé, Mia soon uncovers the wider tensions and mysterious forces cleaving apart a rugged mountain community, setting environmentalists and farmers against one another.
Genre: Series
Date Created: January 2025
Production Company: BBC Scotland / SKY New Zealand / GREAT SOUTHERN STUDIOS
Contact Email: info@greatsouthern.tv
Phone: +64 (9) 374 2900 | +64 (9) 374 4517
SINNER FILMS: Film City Glasgow, 401 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 2QJ UK
Contact Email: david@sinnerfilms.com
Phone: +44 (0)141 440 6957
BOAT ROCKER STUDIOS: 310 King St., East, Toronto, ON M5A 1K6
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The Ridge: A Gripping Tale of Redemption and Mystery
‘The Ridge’ transports audiences to the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand while exploring the harrowing journey of Mia, a woman in search of redemption. As she escapes the shadows of addiction and a failed career in Scotland, she steps into an unexpected nightmare when she arrives at her estranged sister’s wedding, only to discover the bride has mysteriously passed away. The series deftly intertwines themes of familial ties and personal struggles against the backdrop of a community facing internal strife and environmental discord.
With an impressive production team, including seasoned producers Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier, ‘The Ridge’ promises to deliver emotionally charged storytelling. The writing team, featuring talents like Nora Chassler and David Murdoch, crafts a narrative that not only pulls at the heartstrings but also raises critical questions about community and conflict. As Mia navigates her grief and the unsettling dynamics surrounding her late sister’s fiancé, viewers can anticipate a rich exploration of the human condition amidst the pressing tensions between environmentalists and farmers in a rugged, isolated community.
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