Based on the novel of the same name by Craig Silvey, Jasper Jones is a coming-of-age story about small-town racism, victimisation and a hunt for the truth. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Always the town scapegoat because of his dark skin, Jasper knows he’ll be the first suspect. Jasper has a bit of a rebellious streak that Charlie finds intriguing. JASPER JONES is a coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. Guy: Jasper is a 15 to 16-year-old boy, uncertain of his exact age. In the summer of 1965 in the Australian mining town of Corrigan, 13-year-old Charlie Bucktin is surprised late one night when Jasper Jones shows up with promises of taking him to see something very special out in the bush. He is not sporty and therefore neither manly nor popular. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Jasper Jones is most suitable for an older teenage and adult audience. Ideas to discuss with your children. A car passes by, and they hide by the side of a house. In a nutshell can you describe the character you play and what sort of person they are? Jasper Jones. With Levi Miller, Kevin Long, Toni Collette, Aaron L. McGrath. Emotional Journey . To their dismay, the car parks at the house, and a man gets out. Directed by Rachel Perkins. The Cast & Crew of Jasper Jones are almost ready to Bump-in to Mesley Hall. Jasper Jones has coarse language and name-calling throughout. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Bored, bullied and lonely, his world is changed forever when fellow outsider Jasper Jones knocks on his window to solve a murder. He is willing to gain greater understanding. JASPER JONES is a coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. Charlie Bucktin escapes his small-town life through books. Physical Description . Director Sue Lindsay has an absolute talent for bringing interesting and heart felt stories to the arts community. Film Review: ‘Jasper Jones’ Aussie filmmaker Rachel Perkins delivers her best work yet with this coming-of-ager set in a small town in 1969. “I trust him straight up, though I have no reason to, and this makes me one of few.” Role in Story. Jasper leads Charlie down the street, careful to stay out of view of any cars. Adapted from Craig Silvey's bestselling Australian novel and featuring a stellar cast including Toni Collette, Hugo Weaving, Levi Miller, Angourie Rice, Dan Wyllie and Aaron McGrath, JASPER JONES is the story of Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14 living in a small town in Western Australia. 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