The read
Every source lands within 8 points of the others. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
In the Summer of 1965 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic54/100
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Rachel PerkinsDirector
- Cezary SkubiszewskiOriginal Music Composer
- Rachel PerkinsWriter
- Reg CribbWriter
- Jimmy ChiWriter
Cast
- Rocky McKenzieWillie
- Geoffrey RushFather Benedictus
- Jessica MauboyRosie
- Ernie DingoTadpole
- Missy HigginsAnnie
- Tom BudgeSlippery
- Deborah MailmanRoxanne
- Dan SultanLester
- Magda SzubanskiRoadhouse Betty
- Ningali LawfordTheresa
- David PageRoebuck Hotel Dancer / Listen to the News Dancer
Stills
Themes
australiamusicalwoman directorwestern australia