Shadows of the Heart (TV 1990)

A woman doctor Dr. Kate Munro migrates to Gannet Island off South Australia in 1927. Conflict between traditional religious values and modern scientific medicine ensues as she forms a ... See full summary »

Director:

Rod Hardy

Writers:

Deborah Cox, Joy Seager (novel)

Stars:

Josephine Byrnes, Jerome Ehlers, Marcus Graham

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josephine Byrnes	...	Dr. Kate Munro
Jerome Ehlers	...	Father Michael Hanlon
Marcus Graham	...	Vic Hanlon
Jason Donovan	...	Alex Fargo
Sherrié Austin	...	Indy Fargo (as Sherrie Krenn)
Robyn Nevin	...	Mrs. Hanlon
Barry Otto	...	Charles Munro
Bruce Myles	...	Reg Parsons
Harold Hopkins	...	Willy Carter
Julie Godfrey	...	Bella Parsons
Annie Byron	...	Rose Flanagan
Zoey Jayne Sugars	...	Vera Parsons
Henry Salter	...	Bert Flanagan
Lisa Hensley	...	Jillian Hughes
Wesley Patten	...	Raymond

Storyline

A woman doctor Dr. Kate Munro migrates to Gannet Island off South Australia in 1927. Conflict between traditional religious values and modern scientific medicine ensues as she forms a relationship with two men who are brothers, one a grazer and one a priest. This television mini-series is in the tradition of _"Thorn Birds, The" (1983) (mini)_ and was filmed on Kangaroo Island where December Boys was shot.

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Plot Keywords:

island | medicine | doctor | south australia | priest | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Beyond Films [au]

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 1990 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Contre vents et marées

Filming Locations:

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

South Australian Film Corporation, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Earlier titles considered for "Shadows of the Heart" included "Katie", "Kangaroo Island Doctor", "Katherine", "Island of the Moon" and "Katie's Rainbow".

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Connections

Featured in Dr. Plonk (2007)

User Reviews

Good series, well-cast, right-balance

This mini-series/movie is an example of a well-made Australian TV Drama. The characters are believable, and well-cast for the most-part. You can feel yourself sympathising with the vicar and his brother, and feeling the frustration of the doctor. There is certainly something in it for everyone. It's good to see Jason Donovan in an "evil" role... not the prissy-clean character of typical castings.