The Whole of the Moon is a 1997 New Zealand/Canadian film about a teenager who is diagnosed with cancer. The film, based on the novel of the same name by Duncan Stewart, was directed by Ian Mune and written by Mune and Lymposs. It stars Toby Fisher, Nikki Si'ulepa, Pascale Bussières, Paul Gittins, and Jane Thomas.
Plot
15-year-old Kirk Mead (Toby Fisher) is a typical fun-loving child, living in Auckland, New Zealand. He likes to hang out with his friend Ronnie (Elliot O'Donnell) and is in a relationship with Tory (Nicola Cliff). One day, he is shockingly diagnosed with cancer. At the hospital, he meets ex-streetkid Marty (Nikki Si'ulepa), who seems to be the exact opposite of him. Despite their differences, Kirk soon develops a first antagonistic, and later friendly relationship with Marty. One night, the two sneak out of the hospital to have one final fling of freedom.
Cast
Toby Fisher as Kirk Mead
Nikki Si'ulepa as Marty
Pascale Bussières as Sarah
Paul Gittins as Alex Mead
Jane Thomas as Maureen Mead
Nicola Cliff as Tory Taylor
Elliot O'Donnell as Ronnie
Carl Rand as Mr. Dixon
Greg Johnson as Mr. Cooper
Olie Rennie as Peter
Production
The Whole of the Moon was filmed in Auckland, New Zealand.