Cargo (2017)

After an epidemic spreads all over Australia, a father searches for someone willing to protect his daughter.

Directors:

Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke

Writer:

Yolanda Ramke

Stars:

Martin Freeman, Anthony Hayes, Susie Porter

Cast

Credited cast:
Martin Freeman	...	Andy
Anthony Hayes	...	Vic
Susie Porter	...	Kay
Caren Pistorius	...	Lorraine
Kris McQuade	...	Etta
Natasha Wanganeen	...	Josie
Bruce R. Carter	...	Willie
Simone Landers	...	Thoomi
David Gulpilil	...	Daku
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joesiah Amos	...	Campfire Kids
Ella Barter	...	River Girl
Ikee Blackman	...	Hunting Party
Latrelle Coulthard	...	Campfire Kids
Karum Fisher	...	Hunting Party
Shannon Mckenzie	...	Hunting Party

Storyline

After an epidemic spreads all over Australia, a father searches for someone willing to protect his daughter.

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Plot Keywords:

zombie | boat | child killing | creature | baby | 

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Taglines:

He is her only hope. And her greatest threat.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund Bankside Films [Australia]

Country:

Australia

Language:

English Aboriginal

Release Date:

18 May 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Carga

Filming Locations:

Wilpena Pound, South Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Addictive Pictures,Causeway Films,Head Gear Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The focus in pre-production was to build a sense of trust, familiarity and rapport between actor Martin Freeman and eleven year-old first timer actress Simone Landers. When it came time to shoot, co-director Yolanda Ramke said: "Freeman was a wonderful creative partner and a genuine delight to work with. He was collaborative, but just as importantly, he came to set every day with questions and a point of view and a determination to dig for the reality in the material. He had no interest in playing obvious or contrived choices, and even less interest in looking cool or heroic. He was far more drawn to Andy's flaws and weaknesses, and embracing those to create a more authentic, multi-faceted character."

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Connections

Remake of Cargo (2013)

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Soundtracks

Trust me
Performed by I'm Talking
Written by Kate Ceberano, R.Goodge, S.Charlesworth, I.Cox, B.Hogarth & C.Newman
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing
Courtesy of I'm Talking

User Reviews

28 days since I was this impressed

I'm no movie critic, but this movie had everything I wanted and more. Clever, genuinely believable and a stunning performance from Martin Freeman. If you want an intelligent movie about what might happen if the world had a pandemic without lots of unnecessary bloody gore, this is right up there.