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Toomelah (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

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

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
106 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Behind the scenes
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2011 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Ivan Sen

Written By:
Ivan Sen

Actors:
Michael Conners ..... Buster
Daniel Connors ..... Daniel
Dean Daley-Jones ..... Bruce
Christopher Edwards ..... Linden

Synopsis:

In a remote Aboriginal community, Daniel, a sensitive, troubled 10 year old boy from a broken home, yearns to be a gangster like the male role models in his life. Skipping school, getting into fights and running drugs for Linden, the local gang leader. As Daniels home life becomes increasingly difficult he has to deal with the return of an elderly Aunt who was removed from the mission when she was a young child. Daniel watches her as she struggles to reconnect and find her place in the community. Daniel moves in with his gang and is well on his way to becoming a little gangster. His sometime girlfriend Tanitia still holds out hope for Daniel, trying to get him to go back to school. When rival drug dealer Bruce, returns from prison, a drug turf war erupts, leading to a showdown between the groups. Daniel is caught in the middle and thrust into a world of brutal violence. When Linden and his gang are all taken off to jail Daniel is suddenly alone and vulnerable and is forced to work out where his life is heading and make a choice for his future...

In a tough community, what choice does a boy have... In a remote Aboriginal community, Daniel, a sensitive, troubled 10 year old boy from a broken home dreams of being a gangster. He is kicked out of school and befriends a local gang leader, until a rival gangster arrives back from jail to reclaim his turf. A showdown ensues and Daniel is caught in the middle, leaving him with a choice to make about his uncertain future.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 11 July, 2012.

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