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The Boy From Andromeda

Produced by South Pacific Pictures and Atlantis Productions

A New Zealand/Canada Co-Production

Creator: Jonathon Gunson
Executive Producers: John McRae, Don Reynolds, Michael MacMillan
Producers: Caterina De Nave
Writer: Ken Catran
Director: Wayne Tourell

Aired: 1991

On a holiday to Mt. Tarawera volcano, Jenny finds a strange metal fragment that is part of the mysterious "Fire Key." Unbeknownst to her, just by touching it, she awakens someone who has been sleeping for a hundred years. Jenny then discovers that local teenagers Tessa and Lloyd each own pieces of the key. Once all three parts are combined, the trio is plunged into a terrifying set of events. (6x24min or 1x90min)