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South Solitary (2010)

| Drama, Romance | 29 July 2010 (Australia)
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Set in 1928, Meredith is a 35 year-old unmarried woman who arrives at a remote lighthouse island with her uncle, the new head keeper.

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Shirley Barrett

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Shirley Barrett

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Miranda Otto, Marton Csokas, Essie Davis | See full cast & crew »
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Complete credited cast:
Miranda Otto ... Meredith Appleton
Marton Csokas ... Jack Fleet
Essie Davis ... Alma Stanley
Rohan Nichol ... Harry Stanley
Barry Otto ... George Wadsworth
Annie Martin Annie Martin ... Nettie
Reef Ireland ... Tom
Benson Adams Benson Adams ... Robbie
Graham Tait Graham Tait ... Launch Driver
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Set in 1928, Meredith is a 35 year-old unmarried woman who arrives at a remote lighthouse island with her uncle, the new head keeper.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Paul Bettany were previously attached to star. See more »

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Featured in At the Movies: Summer Special 2010/11 (2010) See more »

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She Moved Through the Fair
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Arranged by Mary Finsterer
Heard when Meredith first uses the stove
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Good local content - enjoyable watch
5 November 2019 | by mkorvin – See all my reviews

Watched this last night (better late than never) with no expectations and was somewhat enamored by what unfolded. Has an authentic Aussie story feel in a number of dimensions. Delivered without excesses.
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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 July 2010 (Australia) See more »

Filming Locations:

Cape Nelson, Victoria, Australia See more »
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$445,957
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Film Victoria, Macgowan Films, Omnilab Media See more »
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1.85 : 1
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