WRITER / DIRECTOR: Matthew Newton
PRODUCER: Ben Davis
CO-PRODUCER: Caitlin Stanton
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Michael Favelle and Ben Ferris
CAST: Ewen Leslie, Toby Schmitz, Matthew Newton, Brendan Cowell, Alex Dimitriades, Bob Franklin, Marcus Graham, Pia Miranda, Barry Otto, Gracie Otto, Jacki Weaver, Charles “Bud” Tingwell Three young Navy officers hit Sydney for one last night on land before being shipped over to the Gulf to fight. Sam has been mistreated at sea and is going AWOL, Dean has a fiance and the future in-laws to meet, and Harry just loves playing cards. Throughout the night the boys lose each other, find themselves, and along the way discover courage, friendship and redemption.
AWARDS:
London Film Festival: FIPESCI Critics Prize special
Thessaloniki Film Festival (competition): Best Screenplay
Sydney Film Festival: A Special Commendation from the International Jury for "its energy, passion, superb ensemble cast" Gillian Armstrong (2008)
REVIEWS:
“a triumph for young triple-threat Matthew Newton” -- “a breath of fresh air" Megan Lehmann, The Hollywood Reporter
“a real surprise packet – an impressive freewheeling drama with a topical edge” Garry Maddox, Sydney Morning Herald
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