
The Reach
Animation · Drama · Fantasy
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Jos Falanitama
Jos Falanitama
Stella Flanders (voice)
Jos Falanitama
Stella Flanders (voice)
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Bill Flanders (voice)
Mike Williams
Bill Flanders (voice)
Benny Marama
Benny Marama
Alden Flanders (voice)
Benny Marama
Alden Flanders (voice)
Kelly Taylor
Kelly Taylor
Missy & Koko Bowie (voice)
Kelly Taylor
Missy & Koko Bowie (voice)
Rhys Thomas
Rhys Thomas
Russell Bowie (voice)
Rhys Thomas
Russell Bowie (voice)
Nathan Higgins
Nathan Higgins
Emon Gilling (voice)
Nathan Higgins
Emon Gilling (voice)
Janine Amelia Swainson
Janine Amelia Swainson
Annabelle Frane (voice)
Janine Amelia Swainson
Annabelle Frane (voice)
Richard Swainson
Richard Swainson
Bull Flanders (voice)
Richard Swainson
Bull Flanders (voice)
Matty Thomas Taylor
Matty Thomas Taylor
Additional voices
Matty Thomas Taylor
Additional voices
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