The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
The life of an Irish immigrant family in Australia in the second half of the 19th century. Based on a 1959 book of history by Dame Mary Durack.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep1998 |
Key crew
- John WoodsDirector
- Tony MorphettWriter
Cast
- Essie DavisMary Costello
- Fionnula FlanaganBridget Durack
- Stephen DillanePatsy
- James FoxLongman
- Maggie SteedMrs. Costello
- Susan LynchSarah
- Imelda CorcoranPoor Mary
- Peter McDonaldGame Keeper
- T. P. McKennaLord Dunraven
- Rafe AndrewsM.P. (aged 7)
- Max CullenMr. Costello
- Ernie DingoJimmy
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookimmigrantaustraliaminiseriesirish immigrant19th century