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The Map Reader

The Map Reader

2008 1h 30mDrama

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.

3.1/5

TMDB score· 4 votes

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Synopsis

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.

The vibe

coming of age

Behind it

Harold BrodieDirectorHarold BrodieWriterRenaud MaireCinematography

Cast

Rebecca GibneyRebecca GibneyAmelia
Jordan SelwynJordan SelwynMichael
Mikaila HutchinsonAlison
Bonnie SoperBonnie SoperMary
Rachel NashRachel NashEvelyn
Sam HallSimon
Russell WillsRussell WillsCarlo
Mark TronsonKevin
Braydon KearnsYoung Michael
Michael HurstMichael HurstAlison's father
Tyl Van RandonComputer Teacher
Jan SausseyEnglish Teacher
Stacey HoughtonYoung Alison

Director

Harold Brodie

Writer

Harold Brodie

Release date

18 Oct 2008

Runtime

1h 30m

Studio

Arkles Entertainment, TOYBOX Post

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

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