Possum movie poster

Possum

January 1, 1997 0h 19m

Originally released in 1997. Possum is a horror/drama film. directed by Brad McGann. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Martin Taylor, Stephen Papps, and Eve-Marie Brandish

Synopsis

In a backwoods cabin, a boy called Little Man lives with his dad (a trapper), his older sister Missy, and his younger sister Kid, who is feral, spends most of her time under the table, and can imitate the sound of any animal. Their mother is dead. One day, while dad's in town selling skins, Missy teases Kid and gets bitten. There's Hell to pay when dad gets home, and Kid runs off into the night to spend it with her animal friends. Little Man, who narrates much of the story as well as his reflections in a whisper, must sort out loss and emptiness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1997 29 years ago
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Runtime 0h 19m 19 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Possum about?

In a backwoods cabin, a boy called Little Man lives with his dad (a trapper), his older sister Missy, and his younger sister Kid, who is feral, spends most of her time under the table, and can imit...

Who directed Possum?

Possum was directed by Brad McGann.

How long is Possum?

Possum has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).

When was Possum released?

Possum was released on January 1, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Possum?

The main cast of Possum includes Martin Taylor, Stephen Papps, Eve-Marie Brandish, Alexia Verdonkschot.