Movie

Map of the Human Heart

“Born in the magic of youth. Forged by the passions of war. Their love knew no boundaries.”

★ 6.3(37)19931h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Vincent Ward
Release date: 1993-04-22
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Les Films Ariane

Map of the Human Heart — trailer

About Map of the Human Heart

Map of the Human Heart is a 1993 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Vincent Ward, starring Jason Scott Lee, Robert Joamie and Anne Parillaud. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Map of the Human Heart in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In an Arctic village in 1931, British mapmaker Walter Russell selects 12-year-old Eskimo Avik as his guide. When the boy contracts tuberculosis, Walter flies him to a Montreal hospital, where Avik meets Albertine and is infatuated. A decade later, a grown Avik encounters Albertine again in London, where he's serving as a British combat pilot. Despite her relationship with Walter, she and Avik begin an affair.

Cast

Jason Scott Lee

Avik

Robert Joamie

Young Avik

Anne Parillaud

Albertine

Annie Galipeau

Young Albertine

Patrick Bergin

Walter Russell

Clotilde Courau

Rainee

John Cusack

The Mapmaker

Jeanne Moreau

Sister Banville

Ben Mendelsohn

Farmboy

Jerry Snell

Boleslaw

Jayko Pitseolak

Avik's Grandmother

Matt Holland

Flight Navigator

Themes & keywords

world war iiinuitarctic polar circle regioninterracial romancetuberculosissnowmobile1940scartographer1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Map of the Human Heart in Italy?+

Map of the Human Heart is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Map of the Human Heart on Netflix?+

Map of the Human Heart is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Map of the Human Heart?+

Map of the Human Heart has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Map of the Human Heart?+

Map of the Human Heart stars Jason Scott Lee, Robert Joamie, Anne Parillaud, Annie Galipeau and Patrick Bergin.

When did Map of the Human Heart come out?+

Map of the Human Heart is a 1993 movie directed by Vincent Ward.

What genre is Map of the Human Heart?+

Map of the Human Heart is Adventure, Drama, Romance and War film.

Who directed Map of the Human Heart?+

Map of the Human Heart was directed by Vincent Ward.