Map of the Human Heart (1993): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1993, Map of the Human Heart is a drama, adventure, war and romance film directed by Vincent Ward, running about 109 minutes. “Born in the magic of youth. Forged by the passions of war. Their love knew no boundaries.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Map of the Human Heart stars Jason Scott Lee as Avik, Robert Joamie as Young Avik, Anne Parillaud as Albertine and Annie Galipeau as Young Albertine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Map of the Human Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Map of the Human Heart page.

If you liked it. Fans of Map of the Human Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.