Among the Cinders (1984)
A man is inside, a boy must look...
A teenage boy, Nick, has difficulty coping with the death of a friend. When Nick's grandmother also dies, his grandfather, thinking that the boy will not be able to handle another loss, conceals her death and takes Nick on a journey into the countryside.
Director: Rolf Hädrich
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: July 6, 1984
Cast
Screenplay
- Maurice Shadbolt (Novel)
- John O'Shea
Music: Jan Preston
Cinematography: Rory O'Shea
Editing: Inge Behrens, John Kiley
Production: Pacific Films, NDR, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: Germany, New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
new zealand, coming of age
More Films by Director: Rolf Hädrich
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Among the Cinders about?
- A teenage boy, Nick, has difficulty coping with the death of a friend. When Nick's grandmother also dies, his grandfather, thinking that the boy will not be able to handle another loss, conceals her death and takes Nick on a journey into the countryside.
- Who directed Among the Cinders?
- Among the Cinders was directed by Rolf Hädrich.
- Who stars in Among the Cinders?
- Among the Cinders stars Paul O'Shea, Rebecca Gibney, Derek Hardwick, Yvonne Lawley, Amanda Jones, Bridget Armstrong.
- How long is Among the Cinders?
- Among the Cinders has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Among the Cinders?
- Among the Cinders is a Drama film.
- Where was Among the Cinders produced?
- Among the Cinders was produced in Germany, New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Among the Cinders?
- The themes of Among the Cinders include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.