"Are some bonds meant to be broken?"

2009

1h 41m

6.4(50 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young boy travels across Australia with his father, who's wanted by the law.

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10 members

Acting

Hugo Weaving

Kev

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Tom Russell

Chook

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Anita Hegh

Maryanne

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John Brumpton

Max

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Kelton Pell

Ranger Lyall

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Sonya Suares

Zareena Khan

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Adam Morgan

Man in Roadhouse

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Chrissie Page

Storekeeper

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Mick Coulthard

Uncle Mick

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Loren Taylor

Girl in Pub

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