Possum
Synopsis
In a backwoods cabin, a boy called Little Man lives with his dad (a trapper), his older sister Missy, and his younger sister Kid, who is feral, spends most of her time under the table, and can imitate the sound of any animal. Their mother is dead. One day, while dad's in town selling skins, Missy teases Kid and gets bitten. There's Hell to pay when dad gets home, and Kid runs off into the night to spend it with her animal friends. Little Man, who narrates much of the story as well as his reflections in a whisper, must sort out loss and emptiness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad McGann
- Original Score
- Tom Bailey
- Original Title
- Possum
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- The Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad McGann
Brad McGann
Tom Bailey
Chris Plummer
Trevor Haysom
Department Leadership Roster
Brad McGann
Writer
Brad McGann
Director
Chris Plummer
Editor
Trevor Haysom
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Possum
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What is Possum about?
In a backwoods cabin, a boy called Little Man lives with his dad (a trapper), his older sister Missy, and his younger sister Kid, who is feral, spends most of her time under the table, and can imitate the sound of any animal. Their mother is dead. One day, while dad's in town selling skins, Missy teases Kid and gets bitten. There's Hell to pay when dad gets home, and Kid runs off into the night to spend it with her animal friends. Little Man, who narrates much of the story as well as his reflections in a whisper, must sort out loss and emptiness.
Who directed Possum?
Possum was directed by Brad McGann.
Who stars in Possum?
The principal cast of Possum includes Martin Taylor, Stephen Papps, Eve-Marie Brandish, Alexia Verdonkschot.
When was Possum released and how long is it?
Possum was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Possum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Possum was composed by Tom Bailey.