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The Reach (Animated)

The Reach (Animated)

2025•43m•Animation•Drama•Fantasy

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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.

Matty Thomas Taylor · Writer

Matty Thomas Taylor · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 4, 2025

Actors

Jos Falanitama

Stella Flanders (voice)

Mike Williams

Bill Flanders (voice)

Benny Marama

Alden Flanders (voice)

Kelly Taylor

Missy & Koko Bowie (voice)

Rhys Thomas

Russell Bowie (voice)

Nathan Higgins

Emon Gilling (voice)

Janine Amelia Swainson

Annabelle Frane (voice)

Richard Swainson

Bull Flanders (voice)

Matty Thomas Taylor

Additional voices

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