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NZ Animated version of the Stephen King Story - Stella Flanders has never left Koati Island in her 95 years. Afflicted by illness and a brutal winter, she starts to see the ghosts of her dead loved ones, including her late husband Bill. When the reach between the island and the mainland freezes over, she finds herself lured on to make the crossing once before she passes away.
Jos Falanitama
Stella Flanders (voice)
Mike Williams
Bill Flanders (voice)
Benny Marama
Alden Flanders (voice)
Kelly Taylor
Missy & Koko Bowie (voice)
Rhys Thomas
Russell Bowie (voice)
Nathan Higgins
Emon Gilling (voice)
Janine Amelia Swainson
Annabelle Frane (voice)
Richard Swainson
Bull Flanders (voice)
Matty Thomas Taylor
Additional voices
The Reach is a animation, drama, fantasy film released in 2025 exploring themes of island, son, terminal illness, balloon, snow, family. Directed by Matty Thomas Taylor, it stars Jos Falanitama, Mike Williams, Benny Marama. NZ Animated version of the Stephen King Story - Stella Flanders has never left Koati Island in her 95 years. Afflicted by illness and a brutal winter, she starts to see the ghosts of her dead loved ones, including her late husband Bill. When the reach between the island and the mainland freezes over, she finds herself lured on to make the crossing once before she passes away.
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