A tender story about 11-year old Lou and her befuddled grandfather. After her father walks out and grandfather Doyle comes to stay, Lou discovers the healing power of love.
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| John Hurt | ... |
Doyle
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Lily Bell Tindley | ... |
Lou
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| Emily Barclay | ... |
Rhia
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Charlie-Rose MacLennan | ... |
Leanne
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Eloise MacLennan | ... |
Lani
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Daniela Farinacci | ... |
Mrs. Marchetti
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| Jay Ryan | ... |
Cosmo
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Jonathan Segat | ... |
Blake
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| Damien Garvey | ... |
Colin
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Logan Reilly | ... |
Jock
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Directed by
| Belinda Chayko | ||
Written by
| Belinda Chayko | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tony Ayres | ... | producer |
| Helen Bowden | ... | producer |
| Belinda Chayko | ... | producer |
| Phil Hunt | ... | executive producer |
| Michael McMahon | ... | producer |
| Elene Pepper | ... | co-producer |
| Compton Ross | ... | executive producer |
| Liz Watts | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Glenn Richards | ||
Cinematography by
| Hugh Miller | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Denise Haratzis | ||
Editorial Department
| Ceinwen Berry | ... | assistant editor |
| Meri Blazevski | ... | assistant editor |
| Sam Matthews | ... | digital intermediate assistant |
| Marty Pepper | ... | colorist |
| Jade Robinson | ... | digital intermediate conformist |
| Joshua Sutherland | ... | machine room operator |
Casting By
| Nikki Barrett | ||
Production Design by
| Pete Baxter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Christopher Bruce | ||
Costume Design by
| Virginia Cook | ||
Makeup Department
| Wizzy Molineaux | ... | makeup designer |
| Anita Morgan | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Nicki Ellis | ... | production manager |
| Will Matthews | ... | unit manager |
| Maryjeanne Watt | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Maree Cochrane | ... | third assistant director |
| John Martin | ... | first assistant director |
| Angella McPherson | ... | second assistant director (as Angela McPherson) |
Art Department
| Jodie Cooper | ... | art department assistant |
| Fiona Gough | ... | set dresser |
| Danny Strachan | ... | scenic artist |
| Susan Wiley | ... | art department coordinator |
| Harry Zettel | ... | standby props |
Sound Department
| Russell Alexander | ... | foley recordist |
| Paul 'Salty' Brincat | ... | sound recordist |
| Liam Egan | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tom Heuzenroeder | ... | sound effects editor |
| Adrian Medhurst | ... | foley artist / mix assistant |
| Pete Smith | ... | re-recording mixer (as Peter D. Smith) |
| Ben Wyatt | ... | boom operator |
| Martyn Zub | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Daniel Houweling | ... | special effects technician |
| Clint Ingram | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Steve Rungwerth | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Daniel Ashton | ... | film recording technician: Weta Digital (as Dan Ashton) |
| Tony Bannan | ... | visual effects artist |
| Nick Booth | ... | film recording supervisor: Weta Digital |
| Stephen Roucher | ... | film recording technician: Weta Digital |
| Pete Williams | ... | film recording manager: Weta Digital |
Stunts
| John Walton | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dan Clark | ... | first assistant: "b" camera |
| Peter Critchley | ... | lighting technician |
| Martin Fargher | ... | key grip |
| Eric Murray Lui | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (as Murray Lui) |
| Steven Magrath | ... | second assistant: "a" camera |
| Jonathon Martin | ... | lighting technician |
| Steve Monk | ... | gaffer |
| Carl Mullin | ... | grip |
| Mark Rogers | ... | still photographer |
| Kevin Scott | ... | first assistant: "a" camera |
Casting Department
| Gary Davy | ... | casting: UK |
| Danny Long | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Flip Wootten | ... | stand-by costume |
Location Management
| Annelies Norland | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Victoria Sullivan | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Deb McBride | ... | driver: cast |
Additional Crew
| Geoff Butler | ... | caterer |
| Jill Dures | ... | post production accountant (as Jill Ryan) |
| Alex Fewster | ... | production coordinator |
| Madison Loch | ... | tutor |
| Tracey Mair | ... | publicist |
| Shaun Miller | ... | legals |
| Alison Pickup | ... | production runner |
| Belinda Roberts | ... | production accountant |
| Alexandra Schepisi | ... | drama coach |
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
- Film Victoria
- Head Gear Films
- Metrol Technology
- Screen NSW
- The South Australian Film Corporation
Distributors
- Bohemia Media (2010) (United Kingdom)
- Canale 5 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Film1 Sundance Channel (2013) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Gravitas Ventures (2011) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Monarch Home Entertainment (2010) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Living in rural New South Wales, working-class single mother Rhia (Emily Barclay) is struggling to evade debt collectors and raise three young daughters. The eldest, and hardened beyond her years, Lou (Lily Bell Tindley) blames Rhia for the departure of her father, who walked out ten months ago and hasn't been seen since. Mother-daughter relations hit bottom when Rhia takes in Doyle (Sir John Hurt), her father in-law, who is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Doyle turns Lou's initial hostility around with exciting tales of his South Seas adventures. But coursing deepest in his mind are fractured memories of Annie, his late wife. Before long, Doyle "sees" Annie in Lou and imagines he is courting her all over again. Written by Palm Springs Internation Film Festival |
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| Taglines | Sometimes the smallest step begins the greatest journey between two friends. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie was "filmed entirely on-location in Murwillumbah & Cabarita Beach" in New South Wales, Australia. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #7.19 (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Pokarekare Ana See more » |