Six-year-old Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) lives with her father, Wink (Dwight Henry), in a remote Delta community. Wink is a stern taskmaster, but he is preparing his young daughter for the end of the world. When Wink falls mysteriously ill, nature seems to fall ill with him. Temperatures rise, the ice caps melt and fearsome prehistoric beasts called aurochs run loose. Rising waters threaten to engulf their community, sending Hushpuppy in search of her long-lost mother.
Director:
Benh Zeitlin
Writers:
Lucy Alibar, Benh Zeitlin
Stars:
Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Lowell Landes
Cast overview, first billed only:
Quvenzhané Wallis ... Hushpuppy
Dwight Henry ... Wink
Levy Easterly ... Jean Battiste
Lowell Landes ... Walrus
Pamela Harper ... Little Jo
Gina Montana ... Miss Bathsheba
Amber Henry ... LZA
Jonshel Alexander ... Joy Strong
Nicholas Clark ... Boy with Bell
Joseph Brown ... Winston
Henry D. Coleman ... Peter T
Kaliana Brower ... T-Lou
Philip Lawrence ... Dr. Maloney
Hannah Holby ... Open Arms Babysitter
Jimmy Lee Moore ... Sgt. Major
Storyline
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in "the Bathtub," a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink's tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe; for a time when he's no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack-temperatures rise, and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink's health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Plot Keywords:
Auroch | Prehistoric Creature | Lost Mother | Tough Love | Girl
Genres:
Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material including child imperilment, some disturbing images, language and brief sensuality
Parents Guide:
Details
Official Sites:
Fox Searchlight | Official Facebook
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
27 June 2012 (USA)
Also Known As:
Hushpuppy
Filming Locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Company Credits
Production Co:
Cinereach, Court 13 Pictures, Journeyman Pictures
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
91 min
Sound Mix:
Dolby | Datasat
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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