Among the Cinders

Among the Cinders
Directed by Rolf Hädrich
Written by Maurice Shadbolt (novel)
Rolf Hädrich &
John O'Shea (screen)
Starring Paul O'Shea
Amanda Jones
Derek Hardwick
Yvonne Lawley
Cinematography Rory O'Shea
Running time
112 min.
Language English

Among the Cinders is a 1983 New Zealand drama film directed by Rolf Hädrich and starring Paul O'Shea, Amanda Jones, Derek Hardwick and Yvonne Lawley. After a hunting accident in which his friend is killed (for which he blames himself) a boy (Nick) runs away from home and goes to live with his grandparents, where he matures into a man.

The film is based on the 1965 novel of the same name by New Zealand author Maurice Shadbolt, who appears in the film as Frank Flinders.

Cast

Production and screening

The film was made in 1983, but not submitted to the New Zealand censor until 1987. It has screened on New Zealand television and often on German television. It was shown at the 1984 Karlovy Vary Film Festival]], Czechoslovakia, and Derek Hardwick got a Special Jury Prize.

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