Return Home (1990)

A man and his wife are partners in a small business, a service station, that is stuggling to survive financially. They are visited by his brother, a divorced middle-aged man, who has taken ... See full summary »

Director:

Ray Argall

Writer:

Ray Argall

Stars:

Dennis Coard, Frankie J. Holden, Ben Mendelsohn

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Coard	...	Noel
Frankie J. Holden	...	Steve
Ben Mendelsohn	...	Gary
Mickey Camilleri	...	Judy
Rachel Rains	...	Wendy
Gypsy Lukewood	...	Clare
Ryan Rawlings	...	Wally
Paul Nestor	...	Brian
Alan Fletcher	...	Barry
Adrian Shirley	...	Newsagent
Michael Coard	...	Paperboy
Michael Evans	...	Pieman
John Crouch	...	Angry customer
Rory Walker	...	Hire purchase man
Liz Windsor	...	Mrs. Walker

Storyline

A man and his wife are partners in a small business, a service station, that is stuggling to survive financially. They are visited by his brother, a divorced middle-aged man, who has taken a break from his stressful career in a big business corporation.

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Plot Keywords:

australia | independent film | 

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Taglines:

When going back is the best way forward

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Writer-director Ray Argall developed the screenplay for around seven years before the movie was made.

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Goofs

Steve, in planning his work, mentions Australia Day and then makes a notation on his calendar in October. Australia Day is in January.

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Connections

Referenced in Return Home: Photo Montage (2005)

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Soundtracks

Where Do I Go
Written by Lovelock and Steedman
Performed by the Celibate Rifles

User Reviews

Caught this last night on ABC

Saw the write-up in the guide and decided to record it, Surprised with the great late 80's footage of Adelaide. Magic Mountain, Glenelg, city shots etc. Loved the old cars.

Actually found the service station: Corner Henley Beach Road and Military Road, Adelaide, South Australia. Now a SAFF service station and across the road the video store is now Video Ezy. Looks like the hair salon is now a TV and Video repair shop.

Just love watching these old films that I missed out on when I was growing up and seeing all the old cars, locations and seeing what has happened to them.

The performances are okay, considering the film is a snapshot of 80's Australian life... kids, cars, relationships etc.

Great film!

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 August 1990 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD347,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Musical Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color