Mr Pip
Adapted by Andrew Adamson from the best-selling novel by Lloyd Jones, "Mr. Pip" is the story of how Mr. Watts (Hugh Laurie), a teacher on the war-torn island of Bougainville, helps a young girl survive the violence of her daily life through the power of imagination. Mr. Watts reads from his favourite book, "Great Expectations", and 14-year-old Matilda (Xzannjah) is transported into the Victorian world, finding inspiration, friendship and hope when her real life is filled with harsh uncertainty and danger.
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama, New Zealand Film
Country: NZ
Director: Andrew Adamson
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Kerry Fox, Xzannjah , Eka Darville, Healesville Joel
Duration: 116 Minutes
Rating: M - Violence
7.2/10
Location in store: New Zealand Film
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