Published by Cannes

May 15, 2012

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Moonrise Kingdom synopsis (Cannes opener)

Synopsis

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore - and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in every which way.

Wes ANDERSON Credits

Wes ANDERSON - Director

Wes ANDERSON - Screenplay

Roman COPPOLA - Screenplay

Robert YEOMAN ASC - Cinematography

Adam STOCKHAUSEN - Set Designer

Alexandre DESPLAT - Music

Actors

Bruce WILLIS - CAPTAIN SHARP

Edward NORTON - SCOUT MASTER WARD

Bill MURRAY - MR. BISHOP

Frances MCDORMAND - MRS. BISHOP

Tilda SWINTON - SOCIAL SERVICES

Jason SCHWARTZMAN - COUSIN BEN

Bob BALABAN - The narrator

Jared GILMAN - SAM

Kara HAYWARD - SUZY