THE MOUNTAIN

➤ 7. 11., 25. 11, 9:30 am, screenings for schools, Lucerna cinema
➤ 15. 11., 3 pm, Lucerna cinema

New Zealand 2024, adventure, comedy, drama, 89 min

Director: Rachel House
Writers: Karina Holden, Tom Furniss
Cast: Elizabeth Atkinson, Terrence Daniel, Reuben Francis, Fern Sutherland, Byron Coll

Three children set off for the sacred Māori mountain Taranaki Mounga. Eleven-year-old Sam believes the climb might heal her from her illness. Along the way she meets Bronco, a Māori boy longing for his father’s attention and Mallory, a sensitive boy who is mourning his mother. Together they embark on an off the beaten track journey full of danger. With a lot of humour and warmth, the film tells a touching story of friendship, courage, and a spiritual connection to land and traditions. Set against the backdrop of New Zealand’s stunning landscape, it’s a coming-of-age story about acceptance, healing, and believing in miracles.