Papua New Guinea / Australia / New Zealand,
2012, 116 min
Directed by:
Andrew AdamsonScreenplay:
Andrew AdamsonCinematography:
John ToonComposer:
Harry Gregson-WilliamsCast:
Hugh Laurie, Kerry Fox, Eka Darville, Florence Korokoro, Xzannjah Matsi, Healesville Joel, David Kaumara, Hayden Frost, James Gaylyn, Cameron RhodesPlots(1)
Adapted by Andrew Adamson from the best-selling novel by Lloyd Jones, Mr. Pip is the story of how Mr Watts (Hugh Laurie), a teacher on the war-torn island of Bougainville, helps a young girl survive the violence of her daily life through the power of imagination. Mr Watts reads from his favourite book, Great Expectations, and 14-year-old Matilda (Xzannjah), is transported into the Victorian world, finding inspiration, friendship and hope when her real life is filled with harsh uncertainty and danger. (Transmission Films)
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