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The Reach (Animated)
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The Reach (Animated)

2025-05-04 · 43 min · Not rated

Animation · Drama · Fantasy

NZ Animated version of the Stephen King Story - Stella Flanders has never left Koati Island in her 95 years. Afflicted by illness and a brutal winter, she starts to see the ghosts of her dead loved ones, including her late husband Bill. When the reach between the island and the mainland freezes over, she finds herself lured on to make the crossing once before she passes away.

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Directors
Matty Thomas Taylor
Production companies
Music Block Films
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jos FalanitamaStella Flanders (voice)
Mike WilliamsBill Flanders (voice)
Benny MaramaAlden Flanders (voice)
Kelly TaylorMissy & Koko Bowie (voice)
Rhys ThomasRussell Bowie (voice)
Nathan HigginsEmon Gilling (voice)
Janine Amelia SwainsonAnnabelle Frane (voice)
Richard SwainsonBull Flanders (voice)
Matty Thomas TaylorAdditional voices

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