The Whole of the Moon(1996)
The power of friendship can provide the strength to survive.
The Whole of the Moon Synopsis
When Kirk, a top roller-blader, discovers that he has bone cancer in his leg, his pleasant affluent life is shattered. Even though amputation provides the best chance for survival; to him, losing skating means the end of life. His friends cannot cope with his condition, but his hospital isolation is relieved by Marty - a street kid survivor who was found dying of leukemia. Marty bullies, taunts, and challenges Kirk, until he begins to climb out of his depression. Marty seems afraid of nothing and, knowing she will die, wants to experience everything.
The Whole of the Moon (1996) is a drama film directed by Ian Mune, released on December 2, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Toby Fisher, Nikki Si'ulepa, Pascale Bussières and Paul Gittins. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Mune
- Writers:
- Ian Mune, Richard Lymposs
- Producers:
- Murray Newey, Micheline Charest
- Cinematographer:
- Warrick Attewell
- Composer:
- Daniel Scott
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Corporation, Tucker Production Company, CINAR
- Status:
- Released
The Whole of the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Toby Fisher
Toby Fisher
as Kirk Mead
Nikki Si'ulepa
as Marty
Pascale Bussières
as Sarah
Paul Gittins
as Alec Mead
Jane Thomas
as Maureen Mead
- Nicola Cliff
Nicola Cliff
as Tory Taylor
- Elliot O'Donnell
Elliot O'Donnell
as Ronnie
Carl Bland
as Mr Dixon
Greg Johnson
as Mr Couper
Key crew
Directed by Ian Mune, written by Ian Mune and Richard Lymposs, produced by Murray Newey and Micheline Charest.
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The Whole of the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Whole of the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Whole of the Moon?
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The main cast of The Whole of the Moon (1996) includes Toby Fisher, Nikki Si'ulepa, Pascale Bussières, Paul Gittins and Jane Thomas. The film was directed by Ian Mune. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Whole of the Moon released?
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The Whole of the Moon was released on December 2, 1996 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Whole of the Moon worth watching?
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The Whole of the Moon (1996) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.