Caterpillar Wish (2006)

A young girl's view on belonging and loss.

Director:

Sandra Sciberras

Writer:

Sandra Sciberras

Stars:

Victoria Thaine, Jamie Black, Susie Porter

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victoria Thaine	...	Emily Woodbridge
Jamie Black	...	Marc Peterson
Susie Porter	...	Susan Woodbridge
Wendy Hughes	...	Elizabeth Roberts
Philip Quast	...	Carl Roberts
Khan Chittenden	...	Joel Roberts
Will Traeger	...	Ewan Roberts
Martha Lott	...	Mary - Bookshop
Robert Mammone	...	Stephen Knight
Renato Musolino	...	Adrian - Police Officer
Romi Trower	...	Carrie
Sonara Krix	...	Topless Barmaid
Kate Whitbread	...	Annie - Dead Wife
Matilda Whitbread-Phee	...	Katie - Dead Child
Elspeth Ballantyne	...	Mrs. Woodbridge

Storyline

A young girl's view on belonging and loss.

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships | ocean | policeman | bare breasts | book | 

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Taglines:

Susan's given up on men. Stephen's given up on life. Elizabeth's given up on marriage. Only Emily believes that they have it in them to change. And she needs them to.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 June 2006 (Australia)

Also Known As:

The Caterpillar Wish

Filming Locations:

Adam Lindsay Gordon Drive, Robe, South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 1,400,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Best FX (Boom Sound), IndiVision, South Australian Film Corporation, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first film to be funded by the Australian Film Commission's IndiVision Project Lab.

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Goofs

Emily rides her bicycle everywhere but does not wear a bicycle helmet. Australian states had all introduced legislation requiring bicycle riders to wear helmets by 1992. As this film appears to be set after then, Emily should be wearing one. It is most noticeable as a goof when Carl Roberts (the police officer) sees her riding without a helmet and does nothing about it.

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Connections

Featured in Getaway: Episode #15.17 (2006)

User Reviews

A real gem

This is one of the best movies I have seen all year. I loved the raw and un-contrived characters seeking to resolve (consciously or unconsciously) issues of 'identity'. The actors played their parts to perfection with that winning blend of introspection and underplay. The location of Robe in South Australia was a good choice visually and provided variety in weather conditions which added to the film's mysterious quality. There is a certain feeling of mystery to the film, helped not least by the soulful soundtrack and location, but also by the expert use of pause during the film. This film is another example of the talent Australia can boast for film-makers and actors alike.