I saw a preview of this film on Saturday. I can only say this one on the best films I’ve seen for years. I’ve rated it 10, as have 50 of the 95 voters in IMDB so far 
Again NZ shows that they can produce a lyrical, quiet, disturbing, outstanding film; it reminded me in feel of The Piano and even The Quiet Earth. The only Australian film to come close this year has been Somersault.
The understated tension that permeates the film is gripping, and beautifully realised. While the time line jumps from past to present and back may times, it is so well done there is no confusion whatsoever. Unreservedly recommended!
A user summary from IMBD:
Paul, a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Paul becomes the increasingly loathed and persecuted prime suspect in her disappearance. As the violent and urgent truth gradually emerges, Paul is forced to confront the family tragedy and betrayal that he ran from as a youth, and to face the grievous consequences of silence and secrecy that has surrounded his entire adult life.