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Downriver

  • 20152015
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 39m
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6.1/10
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Downriver (2015)
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  • Drama
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  • Thriller

Although a young man is accused of drowning a little boy and is placed in juvenile detention, he has little memory of the event. Now, out on parole, he searches for answers that may give a g... Read allAlthough a young man is accused of drowning a little boy and is placed in juvenile detention, he has little memory of the event. Now, out on parole, he searches for answers that may give a grieving mother closure.Although a young man is accused of drowning a little boy and is placed in juvenile detention, he has little memory of the event. Now, out on parole, he searches for answers that may give a grieving mother closure.

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589
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  • Director
    • Grant Scicluna
  • Writer
    • Grant Scicluna
  • Stars
    • Reef Ireland
    • Kerry Fox
    • Robert Taylor
Top credits
  • Director
    • Grant Scicluna
  • Writer
    • Grant Scicluna
  • Stars
    • Reef Ireland
    • Kerry Fox
    • Robert Taylor
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    • 8User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations

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    Downriver
    Trailer 1:47
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    Photos26

    Thom Green and Reef Ireland in Downriver (2015)
    Reef Ireland and Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Reef Ireland in Downriver (2015)
    Reef Ireland and Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Reef Ireland and Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Thom Green in Downriver (2015)
    Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Thom Green and Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)
    Reef Ireland and Charles Grounds in Downriver (2015)

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    Reef Ireland
    Reef Ireland
    • James Levyas James Levy
    Kerry Fox
    Kerry Fox
    • Paige Levyas Paige Levy
    Robert Taylor
    Robert Taylor
    • Wayneas Wayne
    Helen Morse
    Helen Morse
    • Maryas Mary
    Thom Green
    Thom Green
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    Charles Grounds
    Charles Grounds
    • Damienas Damien
    Steve Mouzakis
    Steve Mouzakis
    • Giannias Gianni
    Lester Ellis Jr.
    • Joeas Joe
    Sebastian Robinson
    • Amosas Amos
    Eddie Baroo
    Eddie Baroo
    • Garyas Gary
    Elise McCredie
    Elise McCredie
    • Sylviaas Sylvia
    Alicia Gardiner
    • Dana McCarthyas Dana McCarthy
    Elena Mandalis
    Elena Mandalis
    • Ritaas Rita
    Paige Reinheimer
    Paige Reinheimer
    • Nadiaas Nadia
    Shannon Glowacki
    • Rayas Ray
    Aaron Rowlands
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Lee Cormie
    Lee Cormie
    • Travas Trav
    Nick Sumner-Wright
    • Boy on Phoneas Boy on Phone
    • Director
      • Grant Scicluna
    • Writer
      • Grant Scicluna
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    Storyline

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    James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body was never found in the river. A visit from his victim's mother upon parole sends him on a quest to find the truth. With little time and danger at every turn, James risks his freedom and his life to uncover the trail of sins that might give closure to the grieving mother. —Downriver
    • gay interest
    • corpus delicti
    • mother son relationship
    • gay son
    • homophobia
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    • Taglines
      • The path to redemption is paved in sin.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The barn/coffebar in this film seems to be the same building used as a barn/hideout in the Aussie TV series THE GLITCH. Both films use fictional town names but both films' locations are around Melbourne.
    • Goofs
      The film, "Captain Kidd", is credited, but the wrong year is given - 1948 instead of 1945.
    • Connections
      Features Captain Kidd (1945)
    • Soundtracks
      The Prelude To
      Written and performed by Lawrence English

    User reviews8

    Review
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    8/10
    Tense film mystery
    If Stephen King wrote a novella set in Australia this would be its love child! However we are not in the state of Maine, but in a river town in Australia. Young James has served his time for allegedly drowning a boy when he was only a child and is being released; the body of the boy however was never found. James, having little memory of what occurred on the day, goes in search of answers and hence back to the river town where the incident occurred. This tense film mystery is at times quite macabre and often brutal, but through it's wonderful lead actor Reef Ireland it also has emotional depth. This is an auspicious feature debut for director Grant Scicluna, who also wrote the screenplay; his sense in creating such a dark and intense mood throughout the film is quite an achievement. Kudos must also be given to Tom Green who plays James' mysterious and troubled childhood friend, and of course the great Kerry Fox who plays James' mother. I saw the film recently at a film festival in Sydney to a packed audience, where it was warmly received. It deserves a much wider audience.
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    5
    • TrevorJD
    • Feb 27, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 2015 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Au bord de la rivière
    • Filming locations
      • Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Happening Films
      • Screen Australia
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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