2017

1h 55m

6.5(90 votes)

Drama

Overview

A pair of teenagers in Western Australia looking to escape the monotony of life in a small town take up surfing lessons from a guy named Sando.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Samson Coulter

Pikelet

Acting

Ben Spence

Loonie

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Simon Baker

Sando

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Elizabeth Debicki

Eva

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Richard Roxburgh

Mr. Pike

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Rachael Blake

Mrs. Pike

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Miranda Frangou

Queenie

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Jacek Koman

Karl Loon

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Brock Fitzgerald

Slipper

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Jed Mitchell

Ewan

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Megan Smart

Karen

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Austin Taylor

Sam

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Crew

Zev Eleftheriou

Bus Driver

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Geoff Coughlan

Farmer

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Ron Hohol

Truck Driver

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Joss Goulden

Dead Woman in Car

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Tim Paterson

Injured Man in Car

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Writing

Tim Winton

Adult Pikelet (Voice)

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