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

"Afterglow"
Written by Jimmy Chi
Performed by 'Missy' Higgins

User Reviews

a quirky and surprisingly enjoyable flick

I watched this film with little knowledge of its content apart from a vague recollection that there was a play by the same name from many years ago. I was pleasantly surprised by the movie and thoroughly enjoyed its humour and wackiness. I am northern European heritage but even I wanted to be an Aborigine for a day (watch the movie and you will know what I am talking about). Given the Indigenous population in Darwin where I live and the proximity of us to Broome there was always going to be some forgiveness for the inherent weaknesses in the movie. Hell, even though I haven't met Jess Mauboy personally, I know some people who were/are important in her life. I also have met and enjoyed a bit of time many years ago with Uncle Tadpole, Ernie Dingo. So I suppose you could say that I am more inclined to be supportive of this movie than not. That being said, I was in a cinema 80 per cent full and there was standing applause at the end by some. My 17 year old daughter who I thought would seriously savage the movie came out saying she really enjoyed it. Clearly, Geoffrey Rush is a standout, as with anything he delivers on screen. But this is not a movie about standouts. It delivers in the true Indigenous philosophy of a collaborative effort. The sum of the collaborative efforts is far greater than the individual parts. Go see it with no preconceptions and enjoy. I reckon the reason this quirky movie is so interesting is that it defies genre, unlike another poster that didn't seem to enjoy it because it didn't seem to fit a pre-defined mould.