Boxes
"When a teenage boy’s grandmother falls suddenly ill, he finds himself contemplating their relationship, and whether he did as much as he could to be close to her."
Originally released in 2017. Boxes is a feature film. directed by Jack Barrowman. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kieran Charnock, Hilary Norris, and Georgia Pringle
Synopsis
Liam is nineteen, fresh out of high school, and enjoying a life of parties and pills. He lives with his grandmother. He keeps her at an arm’s length, and so, when she has a sudden stroke, he ignores her call, and doesn’t find out until he reads a text message sent from Wellington Hospital. He rushes to the hospital, in the middle of the night, drunk and hopped up on cheap stimulants. He is greeted by a closed door, and a nurse who tells him he has to wait to see his grandma. Thus, Liam spends a night and a morning in the hospital, contemplating his decisions, while befriending a young boy who is waiting for news of his mother. A social-realist drama, Boxes is a story about regret, relationships, and the widespread existence of small tragedies.
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxes about?
Liam is nineteen, fresh out of high school, and enjoying a life of parties and pills. He lives with his grandmother. He keeps her at an arm’s length, and so, when she has a sudden stroke, he igno...
Who directed Boxes?
Boxes was directed by Jack Barrowman.
How long is Boxes?
Boxes has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Boxes released?
Boxes was released on November 9, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boxes?
The main cast of Boxes includes Kieran Charnock, Hilary Norris, Georgia Pringle, Lachlan Blathwayt, Drew Briceford.