The read
It runs long at 3h 14m.
Synopsis
Follows the stories of the four men of the Kirby family. As Alex's marriage breaks apart, Toby tries desperately to start a family, and Marty tries to kick-start his faded music career as well as find a meaningful relationship with someone his own age, all three must come to terms with their father's mental state. Cliff, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is reliving his disturbing memories of the war and his first love, as a part of his experiences of the present . Through all four stories, we uncover a families troubled past, and their struggle towards a reconciled future.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Key crew
- Brendan MaherDirector
- Cezary SkubiszewskiOriginal Music Composer
- Andrew KnightScreenplay
Cast
- David WenhamAlex
- Hugo WeavingMarty
- Samuel JohnsonToby
- Aden YoungYoung Cliff
- Ray BarrettOld Cliff
- Catherine McClementsNikki
- Essie DavisBeth
- Rachel GriffithsAnnie
- Kate BeahanMargaret
- Vince ColosimoEric
- Marta DusseldorpEva
Themes
musicianworld war iiold people's nursealzheimer's diseasedivorcetrying to get pregnantwar memoriesbrothers