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Director:
Nadia Tass
Writer:
David Parker (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
27 August 1998 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama | Music more
Tagline:
You've heard nothing until you hear her song.
Plot:
Amy is a story of a young girl who witnesses her dad's death on stage at a rock concert. She becomes mentally mute/deaf after this... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
10 wins & 4 nominations more
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User Comments:
An enjoyable, heartfelt Australian film... more (25 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Alana De Roma ... Amy Enker

Rachel Griffiths ... Tanya Rammus

Ben Mendelsohn ... Robert Buchanan
Nick Barker ... Will Enker
Kerry Armstrong ... Sarah Trendle
Jeremy Trigatti ... Zac Trendle

William Zappa ... Bill Trendle
Torquil Neilson ... Luke Lassiter
Sullivan Stapleton ... Wayne Lassiter
Mary Ward ... Mrs. Mullins
Susie Porter ... Anny Buchanan
Frank Gallacher ... Dr Urquhart
Malcolm Kennard ... Brian Cosgrove
Jan Friedl ... Susan Hammett

Jeremy Kewley ... Maurice Reitman
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some domestic violence, disturbing images and brief language.
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Runtime:
104 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | France:U | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Iceland:L (original rating) | Italy:T | Singapore:PG | USA:PG-13
Filming Locations:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Company:
Cascade Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The venue for the concert towards the end of the film where Amy is found is the Sydney Myer Music Bowl. It is located in gardens near the centre of Melbourne and is used for a wide range of functions, including concerts and Carols by Candlelight. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: Amy's travels, when she is lost, take her through a wide range of Melbourne locations, and represent a long convoluted trip, which would most likely beyond the average 8-year-old child, requiring much walking and considerable use of public transport. more
Quotes:
[Mr. Trendle tries to fondle Tanya, but she shoves him away]
Bill Trendle: Jesus, lady, you're worse than my wife!
Tanya Rammus: I'll take that as a compliment.
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User Comments

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An enjoyable, heartfelt Australian film..., 22 March 2007
8/10
Author: maz underscore from Australia

The characters are believable and likable the story is heartwarming and well told. As usual Rachel Griffith is just wonderful in her performance as the cold, emotionally distraught mother, Tanya. Rachel seems to be able to say so much about her character using just her eyes.

Ben Mendelssohn is sweet and sexy as the neighbor Robert and Alana De Roma is just perfect as the little song tress, Amy. These three actors really hold the plot together along with the diverse Kerry Armstrong as neighbour, Sarah.

Some of the flash backs in this film seem quiet out of place. The shots of the deceased rock star Will, seem almost obsolete in their repetitiveness. Some of the more quirky and unbelievable scenes also seem to be quite out of place in this drama plot. There's nothing wrong with using comedy in a drama, but it's important not to border on the absurd.

However, Amy is worth watching if only for the characters and to show, as cheesy as it might sound, that peoples kindness can help you get through just about anything.

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