Overview

In the Summer of 1965 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.

Cast

Rocky McKenzie

Willie

Geoffrey Rush

Father Benedictus

Jessica Mauboy

Rosie

Ernie Dingo

Tadpole

Missy Higgins

Annie

Tom Budge

Slippery

Deborah Mailman

Roxanne

N/A

Dan Sultan

Lester

Magda Szubanski

Roadhouse Betty

Ningali Lawford

Theresa

N/A

David Page

Roebuck Hotel Dancer / Listen to the News Dancer