Summary In a small New Zealand town, 16 year-old Michael leads a lonely, introverted existence with his single mother Amelia whose guilt and alcoholism threatens to drive her cherished son away. Uncomfortable with the adolescent exploits of his "friends," he finds escape through a passionate love of maps. Unexpected friendships with classmate Alison, whose sweetness and innocence belie a dark secret, and Mary, a blind young woman on the cusp of adulthood, rouse Michael from his isolation and send him on a journey of self-discovery. As his life begins to spiral out of control, Michael is forced into some difficult choices about his future. View more details
Directed : Harold Brodie
Written : Harold Brodie
Stars : Bonnie Soper Rebecca Gibney Mikaila Hutchinson Jordan Selwyn
Genres : Drama
Release date : Feb 4, 2009
Countries of origin : New Zealand
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Helensville, Rodney District, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Production companies : Arkles Entertainment TOYBOX Post
Summary In a small New Zealand town, 16 year-old Michael leads a lonely, introverted existence with his single mother Amelia whose guilt and alcoholism threatens to drive her cherished son away. Uncomfortable with the adolescent exploits of his "friends," he finds escape through a passionate love of maps. Unexpected friendships with classmate Alison, whose sweetness and innocence belie a dark secret, and Mary, a blind young woman on the cusp of adulthood, rouse Michael from his isolation and send him on a journey of self-discovery. As his life begins to spiral out of control, Michael is forced into some difficult choices about his future. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Feb 4, 2009
Countries of origin : New Zealand
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Helensville, Rodney District, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Production companies : Arkles Entertainment TOYBOX Post
