Possum

Even stray dogs remain elusive to Little Man, a nine-year-old boy who seeks to understand the remote world around him. He finds refuge with Kid, his younger, autistic sister who provides Little Man with a brief glimpse of another world....
New Zealand Production
Short 1997 Thriller, Drama 12.00 minutes
Possum
A dark journey into the psyche of a nine-year-old boy struggling to understand the harsh circumstances of family life.
'Best Craft in Short Form Drama' New Zealand Film and Television Awards
1997 - Melbourne International Film Festival
Telluride Film Festival
New York International Short Film Festival
Sao Paolo Short Film Festival

Directors

Brad McGann

Producers

Trevor Haysom

Screenplay Writers

Brad McGann

Cast

Martin Taylor
Little Man
Stephen Papps
Dad
Eve-Marie Brandish
Kid
Alexia Verdonkschot
Missy

Crew

Leon Narbey | Director of Photography
Tracy Grant | Production Design
Chris Plummer | Editor

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