Directed by:
Ant TimpsonCinematography:
Daniel KatzComposer:
Karl StevenCast:
Elijah Wood, Michael Smiley, Morgana O'Reilly, Nell Fisher, Nikki Si'ulepa, Theo Shakes, Vanessa StaceyPlots(1)
12-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her stressed out, strapped-for-cash single mum lands in hospital and her estranged father, Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood) - a has-been American illusionist - flies to New Zealand to look after her.
The bookish tween’s lifelong quest has been to capture proof that the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther exists, which would bring with it a cash prize that would pull her and her mother out of their financial struggles.
Newly introduced father and daughter head to the wilderness on a camping trip for the ultimate test of family bonding, watched from afar by a deadly black beast that could be the answer to all their woes.
Exploring universal themes of fatherhood, survival and overcoming your fears, and with the rugged Southern New Zealand landscape as its backdrop, Bookworm will make you laugh, cry and warm your heart as it takes you on the adventure of a lifetime.
(Rialto Distribution)
Cast
Elijah Wood
USA
Best movies:
The Cranberries: The Best Videos 1992-2002 (2002) (video compilation)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Michael Smiley
UK
Best movies:
Ripper Street (2012) (series)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Morgana O'Reilly
New Zealand
Best movies:
Housebound (2014)
Don't Make Me Go (2022)
Nell Fisher
Best movies:
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Choose Love (2023)