Map of the Human Heart
“Born in the magic of youth. Forged by the passions of war. Their love knew no boundaries.”
Synopsis
In an Arctic village in 1931, British mapmaker Walter Russell selects 12-year-old Eskimo Avik as his guide. When the boy contracts tuberculosis, Walter flies him to a Montreal hospital, where Avik meets Albertine and is infatuated. A decade later, a grown Avik encounters Albertine again in London, where he's serving as a British combat pilot. Despite her relationship with Walter, she and Avik begin an affair.
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Top Cast
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Jason Scott Lee
Avik
Robert Joamie
Young Avik
Anne Parillaud
Albertine
Annie Galipeau
Young Albertine
Patrick Bergin
Walter Russell
Clotilde Courau
Rainee
John Cusack
The Mapmaker
Jeanne Moreau
Sister Banville
Ben Mendelsohn
Farmboy
Jerry Snell
Boleslaw
Jayko Pitseolak
Avik's Grandmother
Matt Holland
Flight Navigator
Rebecca Vevee
Inuit Cook
Josape Kopalee
Inuit Elder
Reepah Arreak
Avik's Girlfriend
Monique Spaziani
Nurse Beatrice
Harry Hill
X-Ray Doctor
Anik Matern
Thelma
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 19, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Ward, Louis Nowra
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Map of the Human Heart
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Canada, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Working Title, Map Films, Vincent Ward Films, Sunrise Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Ward
Vincent Ward, Louis Nowra
Gabriel Yared
Eduardo Serra
John Scott, Frans Vandenburg
Tim Bevan, Vincent Ward, Graham Bradstreet, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Nowra
Writer
Vincent Ward
Director
John Beard
Production Design
Tim Bevan
Producer
John Scott
Editor
Frans Vandenburg
Editor
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Vincent Ward
Producer
Renée April
Costume Design
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Map of the Human Heart
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What is Map of the Human Heart about?
In an Arctic village in 1931, British mapmaker Walter Russell selects 12-year-old Eskimo Avik as his guide. When the boy contracts tuberculosis, Walter flies him to a Montreal hospital, where Avik meets Albertine and is infatuated. A decade later, a grown Avik encounters Albertine again in London, where he's serving as a British combat pilot. Despite her relationship with Walter, she and Avik begin an affair.
Who directed Map of the Human Heart?
Map of the Human Heart was directed by Vincent Ward.
Who stars in Map of the Human Heart?
The principal cast of Map of the Human Heart includes Jason Scott Lee, Robert Joamie, Anne Parillaud, Annie Galipeau, Patrick Bergin.
When was Map of the Human Heart released and how long is it?
Map of the Human Heart was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Map of the Human Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Map of the Human Heart was composed by Gabriel Yared.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Map of the Human Heart?
Map of the Human Heart holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).