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Faraway Downs
- Year of completion
- 2023
- Content type
- Narrative Content
- Format
- Series
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Duration
- 6 x 30 minute episodes
- Production Status
- Completed
Synopsis
Following the death of her husband, a ruthless Australian cattle baron, King Carney plots to take her land, and she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover to protect her ranch. The story is explored through the eyes of young Nullah, an Indigenous Australian child removed from his family as part of the government’s policies. Together, the trio experiences four life-altering years, which include a love affair between Lady Ashley and the drover, and the unavoidable impact of World War II on Northern Australia.
Cast and Crew
Director
Baz LuhrmannDirector of Photography
Mandy Walker ASC ACSComposer
Kara TalveCast
Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson, David Gulpilil, Brandon Walters, David Ngoombujarra, Ben Mendelsohn, Essie Davis, Barry Otto, Kerry Walker, Sandy Gore, Ursula Yovich, Lillian Crombie, Yuen Wah, Angus Pilakui, Jacek Koman, , Tony Barry, Ray Barrett, Max CullenScreenings
2023 — South By Southwest Film & Festival Sydney (SXSW Sydney)