Bran Nue Dae (2009)

In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the ... See full summary »

Director:

Rachel Perkins

Writers:

Reg Cribb (screenplay), Rachel Perkins (screenplay),

Stars:

Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo

3 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rocky McKenzie	...	Willie
Jessica Mauboy	...	Rosie
Ernie Dingo	...	Uncle Tadpole
'Missy' Higgins	...	Annie
Geoffrey Rush	...	Father Benedictus
Deborah Mailman	...	Roxanne
Tom Budge	...	Slippery
Magda Szubanski	...	Roadhouse Betty
Ningali Lawford	...	Theresa (as Ningali Lawford-Wolf)
Stephen B'Aamba Albert	...	Pastor Flakkon (as Stephen Baamba Albert)
Dan Sultan	...	Lester
Josiah Page	...	Tommy
Hunter Page-Lochard	...	Peter (as Hunter Page)
Samson Page	...	Daryl
Dayle Garlett	...	Dorm Boy

Storyline

In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.

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Plot Keywords:

fight over girl | jealous man | gas station | candy bar | corporal punishment in school | 

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Taglines:

Going home never felt so good

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2010 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Palavi kainouria mera

Filming Locations:

Broome, Western Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,527 (USA) (10 September 2010)

Gross:

$110,029 (USA) (2 October 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Robyn Kershaw Productions, Mayfan, Film Victoria

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 88 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robin Williams was interested in playing Father Benedictus.

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Quotes

Uncle Tadpole: Who likes Rolf Harris?
Willie: I hate Rolf Harris!
Slippery: Who is Rolf Harris?

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Romantics (2010)

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Soundtracks

"God Save the Queen"
Traditional

User Reviews

Yes! It really is.

BRAN NUE DAE is an utterly delightful new musical with an Indigenous Australian cast that is a sensational showcase of Aboriginal/Islander talent. Set in Broome in NW West Australia with spectacular natural scenery, BRAN NUE DAE revels in its silliness, sense of fun, community and absolute zinger talent. It is a musical road trip set in 1969 about a funny romantic schoolboy who falls in love and discovers hilarious family truths. It also clearly shows how photogenic our Aboriginal teens are, and with young-Elvis-like Rocky Mackenzie as Willie in a screen debut with gorgeous Jessica Mauboy as the focus, we are swept along for raucous dusty fun. It will appeal to cinema audiences as PRISCILLA did in revealing the beauty of Australian deserts and with top stars Geoffrey Rush and Magda Szubanski as key white talent in showstopper roles, the film has the broadest possible appeal. The songs are memorable and the imagery truly beautiful. BRAN NUE DAE is a tad edited down and short at 88 minutes, but that only means I wanted more. It is by turns hilarious, poignant and always visually stunning whether it be the faces or the landscape. If this is that start to a new decade in Oz film making, then I want more. No more dumb desert murder films. Lets go for fun and happiness and music music music. Ernie Dingo plays it like Uncle Remus and scores the best laughs.