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.
Facts
Based on
Bran Nue Dae
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Setting
Western Australia
Filming location
Western Australia, Clontarf Aboriginal College, Broome, Perth
Production
Screen Australia, VicScreen, Screenwest, Omnilab Media
Original language
English
Stills
Festival History
- Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards 2011 generic
- Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2010 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2010 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2009 generic
