The Map Reader
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Released
- 2008
Details
Release year: 2008
Storyline
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.
Top credits
- Rebecca Gibney — Amelia
- Jordan Selwyn — Michael
- Mikaila Hutchinson — Alison
- Bonnie Soper — Mary