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Lucky Country (2009)

1902....the Australian Federation is a year old. Twelve year-old Tom's beloved father, Nat, has dragged him and his sister, Sarah, to an isolated farm at the edge of the woods. But Nat's ... See full summary »

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Nat
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Sarah
Pip Miller ...
Henry
Neil Pigot ...
Carver
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Jimmy
Robert Menzies ...
The Rabbiter
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Connolly
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Mal Corkhill ...
Surveyor
Adrian Crawford ...
Surveyor
Kerry Hoare ...
Cart Driver
Angelina Kovalenko ...
Railway Camp woman (as Angelina Kavalenko)
Elizabeth McConnor ...
Railway Camp woman
Justin Prime ...
Surveyor
Regina Riediger-Jensen ...
Railway Camp woman
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1902....the Australian Federation is a year old. Twelve year-old Tom's beloved father, Nat, has dragged him and his sister, Sarah, to an isolated farm at the edge of the woods. But Nat's dream of living off the land has died and he is losing his grip on sanity. When three ex-soldiers arrive at their cabin one night Tom, like his father, believes they are providence. But their presence becomes more menacing when one of them reveals a secret: he's found gold. As the lure of gold infects everyone around him the cabin becomes a psychological battleground in which Tom's loyalty is put to the ultimate test. Written by Smoking Gun Productions

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One day, your luck runs out...


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Rated R for some violence and brief language | See all certifications »
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16 July 2009 (Australia)  »

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AUD 2,050,000 (estimated)
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Very Good Little Australian Film
18 July 2009 | by (Australia) – See all my reviews

Screenwriter Andy Cox proves here that you can make an effective film from a very simple but powerful theme. The script is superbly executed with strong dialogue and many plot twists and turns that keep the audience interested. The direction makes the audience feel like they are actually in the film through the use of closeups and hand held shots and the cinematography certainly takes advantage of the Australian outback. The performances from the cast were strong and I was particularly impressed by newcomer Toby Wallace. I also really liked the ending of this movie because it was different from other movies, ie it leaves you guessing what might happen from then on.


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