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6.5/10   436 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Peter Cattaneo (screenplay) and
Ben Rice (screenplay)
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Release Date:
22 November 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
. . . a rare gem of an Australian family film more
Plot:
A young girl's relationship with her imaginary friends resonates throughout her town in the Australian Outback. | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Beautiful adaptation of a beautiful novel more (5 total)

Cast

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Sapphire Boyce ... Kellyanne Williamson
Christian Byers ... Ashmol Williamson
Vince Colosimo ... Rex Williamson
Jacqueline McKenzie ... Annie Williamson
Robert Morgan ... Sid
Anna Linarello ... Betsy

Denise Roberts ... Vera Dunkley

Peter Callan ... Dan Dunkley
Stephen Potter ... Lyndon Dunkley
Sharni Honor ... Sandra Dunkley
Lisa Flanagan ... Ms Banamooka
Anthony Braun ... Lyndon's Gang
Casey Frew ... Lyndon's Gang
Martin Grava ... Lyndon's Gang
Roberto Crisa ... Jes
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Pobby and Dingan (UK) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild thematic elements, language and some violence.
Runtime:
Australia:85 min | USA:86 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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18 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
Beautiful adaptation of a beautiful novel, 10 August 2006
7/10
Author: leask81 from adelaide, australia

Beautifully constructed family film rests on the outstanding performance of Byers as Ashmol and on Rice's sensitive story, which recognises the truth of Pobby and Dingan's existence for the little girl. Yes, the film deploys classic techniques to pull at the heart-strings of its audience, and truck-sized holes in the plot's credibility can be spotted a mile off, but this is wonderful use of cinema. Menzies essentially reprises his character from "Three Dollars", and the supporting cast is generally very strong. But the child actors are extremely talented: expect to hear more about them! Should do well at the box-office.

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