The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)

Two teens who live the same day repeatedly, enabling them to create the titular map.

Director:

Ian Samuels

Writers:

Lev Grossman (based on the short story by), Lev Grossman (screenplay by)

Stars:

Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kathryn Newton	...	Margaret
Kyle Allen	...	Mark
Jermaine Harris	...	Henry
Anna Mikami	...	Phoebe
Josh Hamilton	...	Daniel
Cleo Fraser	...	Emma
Al Madrigal	...	Mr. Pepper
Jorja Fox	...	Greta
Teance Blackburn	...	Lottery Winner at Diner
Mia Lovell	...	Skate Rat Girl
Yoriko Haraguchi	...	Flight Attendant
Vanessa Padla	...	Animal Shelter Employee
Bria Brimmer	...	ER Nurse
Forrest Funk	...	Jared
Anne Lois Bullington	...	Phoebe's Friend

Storyline

The film follows a teenager contentedly living the same day in an endless loop who gets his world turned upside-down when he meets a girl who's also stuck in the time warp. What follows is a love story with a fantastical twist, as the two struggle to figure out how and whether to escape their never ending day.

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Plot Keywords:

time loop | trapped | 4th dimension | stuck in a time loop | ending a time loop | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some teen drinking and sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on Lev Grossman's short story of the same name, which was published in 2016. He wrote the film's screenplay as well.

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Goofs

At the end of the movie as Margaret and Mark pass through the sliding doors the numbers for the address can be seen in reverse in the glass as 27961, but when they get outside and the weather changes the building behind them shows the address as 13241.

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Quotes

Margaret: We're the ones sleeping. Everyone else is awake, and it's just us dreaming. I know it's going to hurt really bad. But I think that I have to wake up now.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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Soundtracks

1992
Written by Max Sokolinski and Adah Dylan
Performed by Bruises
Courtesy of Selected/Works

User Reviews

Beautiful film

What a lovely film. If you have a heart this film is for you. Get lost in the story.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

Filming Locations:

Fairhope, Alabama, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

FilmNation Entertainment, Weed Road Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85:1