Raising Waylon

2004 television feature

Dan Wigutow Productions, Film Factory New Zealand Limited, Sony Pictures Television

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Synopsis

Eating café-owner Reg(inald) and photographer Julia had only one date, because mutual friends tried to match them, and accepted to become their son's godparents. But when that couple dies, their last will names the two joined guardians of their godson Waylon, not his retired great-aunt Marie with whom he lived. They are prepared to accept, but since it isn't binding a judge will decide, and first wants social workers reports and rules the schoolboy is not moving out of the parental house, they must move in and take on its mortgage. Despite all their efforts and Waylons positive response, there are serious challenges...