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Harry Mitchell
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| Russell Crowe | ... |
Jeff Mitchell
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Greg
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Deborah Kennedy | ... |
Joyce Johnson
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Joss Moroney | ... |
Young Jeff
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Mitch Mathews | ... |
Gran
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Julie Herbert | ... |
Mary
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Des James | ... |
Football Coach
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Mick Campbell | ... |
Footballer
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Donny Muntz | ... |
Ferry Captain
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Jan Adele | ... |
Barmaid
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Rebekah Elmaloglou | ... |
Jenny Johnson
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Lola Nixon | ... |
Desiree
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Sally Cahill | ... |
Greg's Mother
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Bob Baines | ... |
Greg's Father
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Set in Sydney, Australia. A (heterosexual) father and his gay son are trying to find Ms/Mr Right respectively. The film shows their relationships with one another and the objects of their affection as tradgedy strikes. There is no overt 'message' in the film, just a very natural, entertaining story-telling. Written by Fred Curtis <fred@cs.su.oz.au>
The approach taken to this gay-themed light-drama is so low-keyed and matter-of-fact, it makes the whole idea of homosexuality seem rather staid. And that's a nice change of pace, although it's not exactly invigorating for the picture! Young gay Australian plumber lives with his widower dad; they both want a serious commitment with a special someone, and both find the path to romance rather rocky, but dad is fully committed to seeing that his "poof" son finds a partner who won't break his heart. It's based on a play, with the two leads occasionally speaking into the camera--yet this is an idea that isn't intrusive or unpleasant. Just the opposite: the film is so good-hearted that it borders on bland. The most surprising thing you can say about it is not the (discreet) man-on-man make-out scenes, but rather the fact it's Russell Crowe acting in them. Crowe, young but not green, is very affable in this movie, shy and sweet and tender, however it's raffish Jack Thompson as his papa who steals the scenes. **1/2 from ****