The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
After committing a crime for which he is likely to be jailed, a Yolngu teenager convinces two of his childhood friends to join him on a journey from North East Arnhem Land to Darwin to seek help from a tribal leader.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephen JohnsonDirector
- Chris AnastassiadesWriter
- Mark OvendenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John Sebastian PilakuiLorrpu
- Nathan DanielsMilika
- Sean MununggurrBotj
- Lirrina MununggurrYuwan
- Makuma YunupinguMatjala
- Nungki YunupinguDawu
- Mangatjay YunupinguMaralitja Man
- Jack ThompsonPoliceman
- Gerard Buyan GarrawurraLunginy
- Garritjpi GarawirrtjaBotj (9 Years Old)
- Buywarri MununggurrLorrpu (9 Years Old)
- Buwata MununggurrMilika (9 years old)
Stills
Themes
huntermale friendshipalcoholismburglaryfather son reunionjourneyaustralian aboriginalaustralian bushtraditional culturejuvenile delinquency