Among the Cinders
“A man is inside, a boy must look...”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hädrich
- Screenplay & Story
- John O'Shea, Maurice Shadbolt
- Original Score
- Jan Preston
- Original Title
- Among the Cinders
- Country of Origin
- Germany, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Films, NDR, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hädrich
John O'Shea, Maurice Shadbolt
Jan Preston
Rory O'Shea
Inge Behrens, John Kiley
John O'Shea
Department Leadership Roster
John O'Shea
Writer
John O'Shea
Producer
Rory O'Shea
Director of Photography
Inge Behrens
Editor
John Kiley
Editor
Rolf Hädrich
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Among the Cinders
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What is Among the Cinders about?
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.
Who directed Among the Cinders?
Among the Cinders was directed by Rolf Hädrich.
Who stars in Among the Cinders?
The principal cast of Among the Cinders includes Paul O'Shea, Rebecca Gibney, Derek Hardwick, Yvonne Lawley, Amanda Jones.
When was Among the Cinders released and how long is it?
Among the Cinders was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Among the Cinders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Among the Cinders was composed by Jan Preston.
Is Among the Cinders based on a book or true story?
Among the Cinders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Shadbolt".