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The Combination (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
David Field

Written By:
George Basha

Actors:
George Basha ..... John Morkos
Firass Dirani ..... Charlie
Doris Younane ..... Mary
Rahel Abdulrahman ..... Mo
Clare Bowen ..... Sydney
John Brumpton ..... Mr. Roberts
Rashad Dehan ..... Tom
Michael Denkha ..... Ibo
Adam Grossetti ..... Neighbour
Ali Haider ..... Zeus
Johnny Lahoud ..... Issa
Guang Li ..... Nipper
Tyrone Lindqvist ..... Lesley
Drew Pearson ..... Clubber
Vano Rafik ..... Yas
Katrina Risteska ..... Anna
Tony Ryan ..... Wesley
Daniel Webber ..... Jason
Vaughn White ..... Scott

Synopsis:

The Combination is a powerful and deeply affecting story of a contemporary Lebanese family in urban Australia.John Morkos (George Basha) is released from prison intent on a new life, free of his old ways. But he finds his younger brother Charlie (Firass Dirani) being lured by the local underworld. George's demands to stay clear of crime fall on deaf ears -- Charlie has no respect for the former crim.In the thrall of gang leader Zeus (Ali Haidar), Charlies life oscillates between the schoolyard punch-ups and the gangland streets of his neighbourhood. When John meets Sydney (Clare Bowen), a local Aussie girl, and finds a job at the local boxing gym his life is challenged in unexpected ways. But Charlies continuing descent into the world of crime places the his whole family in harm's way forcing John to risk his new life to right his younger brother's wrong.

Set in the maligned western suburbs of Sydney, Lebanese-Australian John gets out of gaol to discover his younger brother Charlie is caught up with drugs, hookers and crime. Charlie oscillates between the streets and school. Daily clashes between Scott and Charlie's gang escalate. This feud spills into the streets in a territory and identity battle that turns bloody. The Combination dares to shed light on the racial tension that has often boiled over into incidents like the Cronulla riots. Suburban stereotypes are challenged when John falls for an Australian girl named Sydney. She presents an opportunity for a new start - yet with each step closer to her he is made painfully aware of the choice he will have to make - family or love.

Drama exploring the racial tensions between the Lebanese and Anglo cummunities in a suburb of Sydney. John returns to his community after a period in prison and tries to stop his younger brother Charlie, from making the same mistakes that he made.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 12 February, 2010.

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