Bran Nue Dae (2010)

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• Project Phase: Completed
• Release Date: 2010-09-10 - NY and/or LA
• Distributor(s): Freestyle Releasing
• Film Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Musical
• Country: Australia
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mmer of 1969 and young WILLIE (Rocky Mckenzie) is filled with an idyllic life in his hometown port of Broome, in the North of Western Australia. He spends his day fishing, hanging out with his friends, and when he can, his girlfriend ROSIE (Jessica Mauboy). However his mother THERESA (Nincali Lawford-Wolf) has great hopes for him and she makes him return to the religious mission in Perth for further schooling. After being punished by FATHER BENEDICTUS (Geoffrey Rush) for an act of youthful rebellion, Willie runs away from the mission. He is too ashamed to go home as it will break his mother’s heart. Down on his luck he meets an old man, who he calls ‘Uncle’ TADPOLE, and together they con a couple of hippies, ANNIE (Missy Higgins) and SLIPPERY (Tom Budge), into taking them on the 3,000 mile journey through the spectacular Australian outback before finally reaching Broome. Willie learns life's hard and often funny lessons -- all the while being pursued by Father Benedictus. Arriving back in Broome, Willie wins the girl, convinces his mother that Broome is the place he should be, and discovers that the father he never knew he had was closer then ever imagined.

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Not to be confused with The Australian Film Instit : 2010-10-25