Animation ·Drama ·Fantasy · New Zealand · 2025 · 43m

The Reach

The Reach poster
Director
Matty Thomas Taylor
Cast
Jos Falanitama as Stella Flanders (voice) Mike Williams as Bill Flanders (voice) Benny Marama as Alden Flanders (voice) Kelly Taylor as Missy & Koko Bowie (voice) Rhys Thomas as Russell Bowie (voice) Nathan Higgins as Emon Gilling (voice)
Crew
Matty Thomas Taylor — Editor Matty Thomas Taylor — Writer Stephen King — Story Matty Thomas Taylor — Producer
Tagline

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Synopsis

NZ Animated version of the Stephen King Story - Stella Flanders has never left Koati Island in her 95 years. Afflicted by illness and a brutal winter, she starts to see the ghosts of her dead loved ones, including her late husband Bill. When the reach between the island and the mainland freezes over, she finds herself lured on to make the crossing once before she passes away.

Trailer The Reach — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
islandsonterminal illnessballoonsnowfamilyhusbandpower of loveghosts of the pastisland lifewinter stormice
Key Collaborators
Matty Thomas Taylor Director Matty Thomas Taylor Editor Matty Thomas Taylor Writer Stephen King Story Matty Thomas Taylor Producer
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