The Whole of the Moon
“The power of friendship can provide the strength to survive.”
Synopsis
When Kirk, a top roller-blader, discovers that he has bone cancer in his leg, his pleasant affluent life is shattered. Even though amputation provides the best chance for survival; to him, losing skating means the end of life. His friends cannot cope with his condition, but his hospital isolation is relieved by Marty - a street kid survivor who was found dying of leukemia. Marty bullies, taunts, and challenges Kirk, until he begins to climb out of his depression. Marty seems afraid of nothing and, knowing she will die, wants to experience everything.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Mune
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Mune, Richard Lymposs
- Original Score
- Daniel Scott
- Original Title
- The Whole of the Moon
- Country of Origin
- Canada, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Corporation, Tucker Production Company, CINAR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Mune
Ian Mune, Richard Lymposs
Daniel Scott
Warrick Attewell
Jean Beaudoin
Murray Newey, Micheline Charest
Department Leadership Roster
Warrick Attewell
Director of Photography
Murray Newey
Producer
Ian Mune
Screenplay
Daniel Scott
Original Music Composer
Brett Schwieters
Production Design
Francois Aubry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ian Mune
Director
Pauline Bowkett
Costume Design
Micheline Charest
Producer
Jean Beaudoin
Editor
Richard Lymposs
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whole of the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Whole of the Moon about?
When Kirk, a top roller-blader, discovers that he has bone cancer in his leg, his pleasant affluent life is shattered. Even though amputation provides the best chance for survival; to him, losing skating means the end of life. His friends cannot cope with his condition, but his hospital isolation is relieved by Marty - a street kid survivor who was found dying of leukemia. Marty bullies, taunts, and challenges Kirk, until he begins to climb out of his depression. Marty seems afraid of nothing and, knowing she will die, wants to experience everything.
Who directed The Whole of the Moon?
The Whole of the Moon was directed by Ian Mune.
Who stars in The Whole of the Moon?
The principal cast of The Whole of the Moon includes Toby Fisher, Nikki Si'ulepa, Pascale Bussières, Paul Gittins, Jane Thomas.
When was The Whole of the Moon released and how long is it?
The Whole of the Moon was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whole of the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whole of the Moon was composed by Daniel Scott.