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Among the Cinders
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Among the Cinders

1984-07-06 · 104 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

A teenage boy, Nick, has difficulty coping with the death of a friend. When Nick's grandmother also dies, his grandfather, thinking that the boy will not be able to handle another loss, conceals her death and takes Nick on a journey into the countryside.

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Directors
Rolf Hädrich
Production companies
Pacific Films, NDR, New Zealand Film Commission
Countries
Germany, New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul O'SheaNick Flinders
Rebecca GibneyRebecca GibneySally
Derek Hardwick
Yvonne LawleyYvonne Lawley
Amanda Jones
Bridget ArmstrongBridget Armstrong
Maurice Shadbolt
Marcus Broughton
Ngaire Woods
Christopher Hansard
Ricky Duff
Harata Solomon
Michael HaighMichael Haigh
Peter Baldock
Cherie O'Shea

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