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Pawno

  • 20152015
  • 1h 29m
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7.0/10
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Pawno (2015)
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  • Drama
  • Romance
Pawno is a character-driven ensemble film set in the diverse, multicultural suburb of Footscray in Melbourne, Australia. It revolves around one day in the lives of 12 characters. The film is... Read allPawno is a character-driven ensemble film set in the diverse, multicultural suburb of Footscray in Melbourne, Australia. It revolves around one day in the lives of 12 characters. The film is set in an aging pawnbroker's and at the core of the story beats a romance, yet love is ra... Read allPawno is a character-driven ensemble film set in the diverse, multicultural suburb of Footscray in Melbourne, Australia. It revolves around one day in the lives of 12 characters. The film is set in an aging pawnbroker's and at the core of the story beats a romance, yet love is rarely simple. Within a day, lives intersect and motives are examined. It is a multi-layered... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Paul Ireland
  • Writer
    • Damian Hill
  • Stars
    • John Brumpton
    • Maeve Dermody
    • Malcolm Kennard
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  • Director
    • Paul Ireland
  • Writer
    • Damian Hill
  • Stars
    • John Brumpton
    • Maeve Dermody
    • Malcolm Kennard
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    • 8User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 18 nominations

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    Kerry Armstrong, Paul Ireland, Malcolm Kennard, Tony Rickards, Damian Hill, Ngoc Phan, and Naomi Rukavina at an event for Pawno (2015)
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    John Brumpton
    John Brumpton
    • Les Underwoodas Les Underwood
    Maeve Dermody
    Maeve Dermody
    • Kateas Kate
    Malcolm Kennard
    Malcolm Kennard
    • Carloas Carlo
    Mark Coles Smith
    Mark Coles Smith
    • Paulyas Pauly
    Damian Hill
    • Danny Williamsas Danny Williams
    Tony Rickards
    Tony Rickards
    • Harryas Harry
    Kerry Armstrong
    Kerry Armstrong
    • Jennifer Montgomeryas Jennifer Montgomery
    Naomi Rukavina
    • Hollyas Holly
    Daniel Frederiksen
    Daniel Frederiksen
    • Paige Turneras Paige Turner
    Ngoc Phan
    • Laias Lai
    Brad McMurray
    Brad McMurray
    • Jason Spearsas Jason Spears
    John Orcsik
    John Orcsik
    • Tony 'Poodles' Robinsonas Tony 'Poodles' Robinson
    Mark Silveira
    Mark Silveira
    • Harshaas Harsha
    Jesse Velik
    • Jayas Jay
    Beth MacDonald
    • Claireas Claire
    Peta Brady
    • Kylieas Kylie
    Finn Ireland
    Finn Ireland
    • Jason Spears' Sonas Jason Spears' Son
    Thea McLeod
    Thea McLeod
    • Mrs. Robinsonas Mrs. Robinson
    • Director
      • Paul Ireland
    • Writer
      • Damian Hill
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    • Trivia
      The pawn shop was a set built in a shop that was rented in the suburb of Footscray.
    • Connections
      References Lassie (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      Walk Away
      Written by Tom Waits (as T. Waits) and Kathleen Brennan (as K. Brennan)

      Performed by Tom Waits

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    8/10
    Solid and fascinating microcosm of urban life in Australia
    'Pawno' was ultimately a pleasant surprise as this viewer sifts through a plethora of Australian movies as part of member screenings for the AACTA film awards for 2016. With low expectations (and some dipped even below that), the gems of this season have been with the smaller and often first time film makers. 'Down river', 'Teenage Kicks', 'Girl Asleep' and 'Joe Cinque's Consolation' have been some of the stronger films that were entered into the race for the year's best.

    'Pawno' may be overlooked, but i sincerely hope not, as it has much to offer and is, despite some tough scenes, a sweet tale at its centre. The script and central character belong to Damian Hill, and his affection/amusement/fascination with his myriad of motley characters shines through the screen and emanates from his break out performance here. His character's journey is especially interesting and unexpected. The film's screen time is shared between Hill's 'Danny' (a somewhat demure, lovelorn employee) and that of the pawn shop owner 'Les' played by veteran John Brumpton. This viewer has been attending local film screenings for nearly 30 years and Brumpton's career is distinguished and varied and nearly that long! He is perfect for the title role. The actor has the right blend of tough talking, world weary cynicism mixed with a hint of compassion that breaks through some scenes really cogently. The two leads are a great contrast in qualities. The film is primarily set in and around the shop and is 'a day in the life of' for the gentlemen running it as well as the various customers who frequent the pretty dark and dingy establishment.

    The remainder of the dozen or so locals who frequent the streets near the pawnbroker's shop are a bit hit and miss, with some too broad; others not developed enough, but it does provide a very vivid and at times uneasy sense of street life in such a community (a suburb of Melbourne). There is a tense mix of diverse ethnicity; sexuality and gender; with the generally genial but foul mouthed pair played by Malcolm Kennard and Mark Coles Smith providing some much needed farce and social commentary. Award winning actress Kerry Armstrong lends a few moments of gravitas that might have been more affecting with a little more screen time, but it all added to the melting pot that is the world of 'Pawno'.

    Australian films almost always struggle at the local box office, and films that are largely ignored by the media and a dearth of entertainment or movie review outlets, makes it all too difficult for little gems to be seen. I may have had to sit through and occasionally walk out on some dire examples of Aussie storytelling, but it is always a privilege to sit and experience narratives that speak to something authentic and identifiable. Films like 'Pawno' and the aforementioned 2016 features show that although bums are not hitting seats at cinemas, there are some terrific tales to rally behind. Thankfully there are now numerous ways to interact with content, and I encourage viewers of interesting cinema to check out some of the lesser talked about titles of the year.
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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2016 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Footscray, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • ROAR Digital
      • Toothless Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,142
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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