Among the Cinders

A teenage boy, Nick, has difficulty coping with the death of a friend. When Nick's grandmother also dies, his grandfather, thinking that the boy will not be able to handle another loss, conceals her death and takes Nick on a journey into the countryside.

Directed by Rolf Hädrich, Among the Cinders leans on a strong ensemble — Paul O'Shea, Rebecca Gibney, Derek Hardwick — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.