The Gods of Wheat Street - 2-DVD Set

The Gods of Wheat Street - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute

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

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

Running Time:
360 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2013 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Wayne Blair
Catriona McKenzie

Written By:
Jon Bell
Adrian Russell Wills

Actors:
Kelton Pell ..... Odin Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Lisa Flanagan ..... Libby Lavelle (6 episodes, 2014)
Shari Sebbens ..... Isolde Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Bruce Carter ..... Ares Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Mark Coles Smith ..... Tristan Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Rarriwuy Hick ..... Electra Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Miah Madden ..... Athena Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Ursula Yovich ..... Eden Freeburn (6 episodes, 2014)
Millie Samuels ..... Anastasia Hamilton (6 episodes, 2014)
Brett Molloy ..... Spanner (6 episodes, 2014)
David Field ..... Harry Hamilton (5 episodes, 2014)
Jack Charles ..... Old Uncle (5 episodes, 2014)
Alfie Gledhill ..... Fables (5 episodes, 2014)
Lauren Hamilton Neill ..... Shaz (5 episodes, 2014)
Marcus Guinane ..... Franklin Phillips (4 episodes, 2014)
Luke Carroll ..... Wayne (3 episodes, 2014)
Martin Sacks ..... Bobby Blackman (3 episodes, 2014)
Sean Dennehy ..... Mr. Donnelly (2 episodes, 2014)
Dan Eady ..... Weasel (2 episodes, 2014)
Kylie Farmer ..... Jamie Lavelle (2 episodes, 2014)
Peter Marshall ..... Mr. Phillips (2 episodes, 2014)
Robyn Moore ..... June Makings (2 episodes, 2014)
Riley Nottingham ..... Constable Woods (2 episodes, 2014)
George Whaley ..... Magistrate (2 episodes, 2014)

Synopsis:

The Gods of Wheat Street is an intimate and uplifting journey into the lives, hearts and humour of the Freeburns, a modern Aboriginal family living in a regional town. Head of the family before his time, Odin Freeburn (Kelton Pell) is being pulled in all directions. One brother is in jail, another brother is in love with the daughter of a family enemy and his wife has run away to the city leaving him to raise their two daughters. His sister-in-law is in love with him, he's got a car repair shop that's about to go under...and his mother Eden is giving him advice on managing the family, despite the fact that she died in 1990. Can he honour his promise to her that he will keep the family together? And survive?

"The Gods of Wheat Street" is a 6 x 1 hour television drama series that transports the audience into the world, hearts and humour of the Freeburns, a modern Aboriginal family of local legends. Each episode spans a few hectic days with a touch of magic and enough deadpan humour to help our characters rise above obstacles that would bring mere mortals to their knees - and get on with the important matters of love, family and football. Head of the family before his time, Odin Freeburn is being pulled in all directions. As a young boy 20 years ago he promised his dying mother he would keep the family together. Now he has one brother in jail, another brother is in love with the daughter of the family enemy, and his wife has run away to the city leaving him to raise their two daughters. His employer has just died, his sister-in-law is in love with him, and the spirit of his mother Eden has come back on a mission to protect the important destiny of the Freeburn line...just a normal day for Odin Freeburn. But there are schemes against him and pressure is mounting for Odin. Can he let go of his past in time to save the future?

Season 1
The Obligation S1, Ep1 12 Apr. 2014
Odin Freeburn is being pulled in all directions and the mechanics workshop that keeps them housed and fed is up for sale. With the prospect of no job or home, his family wants to know what he plans to do.
The Fighting Freeburns S1, Ep2 19 Apr. 2014
Odin thought his only battle was organising the paperwork for the bank, but he's not the only one interested in Colpepper & Sons. Meanwhile, Jonesy Brown returns to Casino to cause trouble.
The Games People Play S1, Ep3 26 Apr. 2014
Odin has been unable to find a guarantor for the loan. Jonesy Brown has been arrested for assault and with the court date set for the same day as the auction, Odin has problems.
Nobody Lives Forever S1, Ep4 3 May 2014
Libby, sick of not being appreciated, decides to let the Freeburns fend for themselves; Jonesy breaks into the Freeburn's house in search of his stolen money; and Tristan tries to win back Anastasia.
The Mighty Are Fallen S1, Ep5 10 May 2014
With Odin fighting for his life in hospital, and with the Freeburn home and workshop in danger of repossession, Libby decides it is up to her to take care of the business.
She Who Supplanted Her Sister S1, Ep6 17 May 2014

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 10 April, 2015.