A Small Life (2000)

A Small Life (2000) poster

A tragic portrait of mother and child exploring grief through music and lyrical imagery.

Director: Michael Heath
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Downes
Cinematography: Stephen Latty
Editing: David Downes
Production: Gumption Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning

Keywords

new zealand, grief, childhood, motherhood

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Small Life about?
A tragic portrait of mother and child exploring grief through music and lyrical imagery.
Who directed A Small Life?
A Small Life was directed by Michael Heath.
Who stars in A Small Life?
A Small Life stars Mahinarangi Tocker, Kelly Leader-Tropman, Geoffrey Machin, Leon Kiel, Hera Dunleavy, Lucy Ashford.
How long is A Small Life?
A Small Life has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is A Small Life?
A Small Life is a Drama, Music film.
Where was A Small Life produced?
A Small Life was produced in New Zealand.
What are the themes of A Small Life?
The themes of A Small Life include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.