The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. Number 2 of 2 in its series by score.
Synopsis
Indigenous Detective Jay Swan arrives in the frontier town of Goldstone on a missing persons inquiry. What seems like a simple investigation unearths an intricate web of crime, corruption, human trafficking, and coordinated exploitation of indigenous people’s land. Jay must bury his differences with young local cop Josh, so together they can bring justice to Goldstone.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic78/100
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
129 audience votes
Key crew
Cast
- Alex RussellJosh
- Aaron PedersenJay Swan
- Jacki WeaverMaureen
- Kate BeahanPinky
- David WenhamJohnny
- David GulpililJimmy
- Cheng Pei-peiMrs. Lao
- Michelle Lim DavidsonMay
- Tom E. LewisTommy
- Steve RodgersMick
- Max CullenOld Timer
- Ursula YovichMaria
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Themes
australiacorruptiondetectivemissing personoutbackaustralian aboriginalneo-noirwestern noiraustralian western