The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Milena travels to a remote opal mining community to see her estranged, ill father. Lost and alone, she falls into his bewildering world, where men escape society and share ideals of freedom. Soon, he doesn’t want her to leave. Stuck in time, father and daughter try to mend their fractured bond, but their connection is fragile, like the strange, colourful gems he digs up from the earth.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Alena LodkinaDirector
- Alena LodkinaWriter
- Isaac WallWriter
Cast
- Kate CheelMilena
- Daniel P. JonesMax
- Justin CourtinFrank
Themes
miningopaloutbackestranged fatherwoman directoraustralian outback