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 | 
Release date  | 
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Running time  | 112 min. | 
| Country | New Zealand | 
| 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.