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The Map Reader

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2009

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1h 30m

In a small New Zealand town, 16-year-old Michael leads a lonely, introverted existence with his single mother Amelia, whose guilt and alcoholism threaten 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.

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In a small New Zealand town, 16-year-old Michael leads a lonely, introverted existence with his single mother Amelia, whose guilt and alcoholism threaten 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. The Map Reader featuring Rebecca Gibney and Jordan Selwyn is available for rent on Prime Video, and free on Fawesome. It's a drama movie.

Drama

2009

1h30m

NZ

Director

Harold Brodie

Young Michael

Braydon Kearns

Alison's father

Michael Hurst

Computer Teacher

Tyl Van Randon

English Teacher

Jan Saussey

Young Alison

Stacey Houghton

Producer

John Davies

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3 Ratings
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