The Map Reader (2008)
Small-town New Zealand comedy-drama about Michael (Jordan Selwyn) - a 16-year-old whose passion for maps helps him escape his ordinary life and enjoy a state of isolation from those around him. But there are three women he can’t shut out – his single mother Amelia, a blind 20-year-old called Mary and Alison , a friend whose ‘grace betrays darker secrets’ apparently.
Director: Harold Brodie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 18, 2008
Cast
- Rebecca Gibney - Amelia
- Jordan Selwyn - Michael
- Mikaila Hutchinson - Alison
- Bonnie Soper - Mary
- Rachel Nash - Evelyn
- Sam Hall - Simon
- Russell Wills - Carlo
- Mark Tronson - Kevin
- Braydon Kearns - Young Michael
- Michael Hurst - Alison's father
Screenplay
Music: Paul Ubana Jones
Cinematography: Renaud Maire
Editing: Harold Brodie
Production: Arkles Entertainment, TOYBOX Post
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Map Reader about?
- Small-town New Zealand comedy-drama about Michael (Jordan Selwyn) - a 16-year-old whose passion for maps helps him escape his ordinary life and enjoy a state of isolation from those around him. But there are three women he can’t shut out – his single mother Amelia, a blind 20-year-old called Mary and Alison , a friend whose ‘grace betrays darker secrets’ apparently.
- Who directed The Map Reader?
- The Map Reader was directed by Harold Brodie.
- Who stars in The Map Reader?
- The Map Reader stars Rebecca Gibney, Jordan Selwyn, Mikaila Hutchinson, Bonnie Soper, Rachel Nash, Sam Hall.
- How long is The Map Reader?
- The Map Reader has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Map Reader?
- The Map Reader is a Drama film.
- Where was The Map Reader produced?
- The Map Reader was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of The Map Reader?
- The themes of The Map Reader include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.