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Mystery Road: Origin series 1

Year of completion
2022
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
MiniSeries
Genre
Drama, Mystery, Western
Duration
6 x 60 minute episodes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

It's 1999, and Constable Jay Swan, a charismatic young officer arrives at his new station. Fresh from the city and tipped for big things, Jay might be the new copper, but he's not new to this town. His estranged father Jack lives here, as does the woman who will change his life forever, Mary.
Completion Year
2022
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Western
Format
MiniSeries
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Producer

Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey

Writer

Steven McGregor, Kodie Bedford, Tim Lee, Blake Ayshford

Director

Dylan River

Executive Producer

Ivan Sen, Sally Riley, Andrew Gregory, Blake Ayshford

Director of Photography

Tyson Perkins

Composer

Vin Goodyer

Editor

Nick Holmes

Production Designer

Herbert Pinter

Cast

Mark Coles-Smith, Tuuli Narkle, Toby Leonard Moore, Daniel Henshall, Lisa Flanagan, Clarence Ryan, Steve Bisley, Caroline Brazier, Hayley McElhinney, Dubs Yunupingu, Kelton Pell, Leonie Whyman, Salme Geransar, Nina Young, Jayden Popik, Grace Chow

Screen Australia Supported

  • Production

Awards

2022 — Rose d'Or Awards for Television Programming

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

2022 — Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts

Screenings

2022 — Toronto International Film Festival

2022 — The Sydney Film Festival

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