Among the Cinders

Among the Cinders is a ‘coming-of-age’ film adapted from the novel by Maurice Shadbolt. Director Rolf Haedrich, who’s made films in Germany since 1958, came to New Zealand to direct and also wrote the screenplay with...
New Zealand Production
Feature 1984 Drama 97.00 minutes
57220002
Nick Flinders is a lonely and moody youth. The one friend he has is a Māori boy, Sam Waikai. While they are hunting together in the bush, Sam is accidentally killed. Nick is injured, but he feels guilty and responsible for his friend's death. With the help of his eccentric grandfather, Nick learns about life and love.

Directors

Rolf Haedrich

Producers

John O'Shea

Screenplay Writers

Rolf Haedrich

Cast

Paul O'Shea
Nick Flinders
Derek Hardwick
Hubert Flinders
Yvonne Lawley
Beth Flinders
Amanda Jones
Glenys Appleby

Crew

Lee Tamahori | Assistant Director
Rory O'Shea | Director of Photography
Gerry Luhman | Art Director
Inge Behrens | Editor
John Kiley | Editor

Production Company

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