Mr Pip (2013)
Summary: 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 is transported into the Victorian world, finding inspiration, friendship and hope when her real life is filled with harsh uncertainty and danger.
Year: 2013
Australian Cinema Release Date: 14th November, 2013
Australian DVD Release Date: TBA
Country: Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand
Director: Andrew Adamson
Screenwriter: Andrew Adamson, Lloyd Jones (novel)
Cast: Eka Darville (Pip), Florence Korokoro (Grace Watts), Hugh Laurie (Mr. Watts)
Runtime: 117 mins
Classification:M
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