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.
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Musical
Rating: 6.3/10 (442 votes)
Country: Australia
Languages: English
Company: Robyn Kershaw Productions
MPAA:
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Director(s): Rachel Perkins
Producer(s):
Glennie Allan – associate producer
Catherine Bishop – line producer (as Tatts Bishop)
Andrea Distefano – associate producer
Graeme Isaac – producer
Robyn Kershaw – producer
Christopher Mapp – executive producer
Matthew Street – executive producer
David Whealy – executive producer
Writer(s):
Reg Cribb – (written by) and
Rachel Perkins – (written by) and
Jimmy Chi – (written by)
Jimmy Chi – (stage musical) &
Kuckles – (stage musical) and
Patrick Duttoo Bin Amat – (stage musical) &
Michael Manolis Mavromatis – (stage musical) and
Stephen Pigram – (stage musical)
Cast:
Rocky McKenzie – Willie
Jessica Mauboy – Rosie
Ernie Dingo – Uncle Tadpole
'Missy' Higgins – Annie
Geoffrey Rush – Father Benedictus
Deborah Mailman – Roxanne
Tom Budge – Slippery
Magda Szubanski – Roadhouse Betty
Ningali Lawford – Theresa (as Ningali Lawford-Wolf)
Stephen B'Aamba Albert – Pastor Flakkon (as Stephen Baamba Albert)
Music: Cezary Skubiszewski
Tagline: Going Home Never Felt So Good
Director(s): Rachel Perkins
Producer(s):
Glennie Allan – associate producer
Catherine Bishop – line producer (as Tatts Bishop)
Andrea Distefano – associate producer
Graeme Isaac – producer
Robyn Kershaw – producer
Christopher Mapp – executive producer
Matthew Street – executive producer
David Whealy – executive producer
Writer(s):
Reg Cribb – (written by) and
Rachel Perkins – (written by) and
Jimmy Chi – (written by)
Jimmy Chi – (stage musical) &
Kuckles – (stage musical) and
Patrick Duttoo Bin Amat – (stage musical) &
Michael Manolis Mavromatis – (stage musical) and
Stephen Pigram – (stage musical)
Cast:
Rocky McKenzie – Willie
Jessica Mauboy – Rosie
Ernie Dingo – Uncle Tadpole
'Missy' Higgins – Annie
Geoffrey Rush – Father Benedictus
Deborah Mailman – Roxanne
Tom Budge – Slippery
Magda Szubanski – Roadhouse Betty
Ningali Lawford – Theresa (as Ningali Lawford-Wolf)
Stephen B'Aamba Albert – Pastor Flakkon (as Stephen Baamba Albert)
Music: Cezary Skubiszewski
Tagline: Going Home Never Felt So Good
"Bran Nue Day" was one of the most magical nights I ever had in thetheatre. The young Aboriginal cast was a delight and although the youngexperienced cast may not have had the polish of more seasonedperformers it was still a warm engaging production. I had reservationsabout seeing the movie; I was worried it would become too slick and toopolished. Director Rachel Perkins has assembled a cast of slickprofessionals such as Geoffrey Rush and Ernie Dingo and both give fineover the top performances but she has also gathered some new faces suchas Jessica Mauboy and Rocky McKenzie who hold their own really wellagainst the seasoned performers. Dingo carries the film and gives afabulous performance in what is a purposely corny contrived plot. Thecontrivances worked superbly with a live audience but I am not sure ifa film audience will enjoy it. Wisely the director has kept the filmcharacter driven rather getting carried away with location. .The onlyjarring note is Missy Higgins who seems wooden and uncomfortable. Ihave always found her to be a mediocre singer but she is an even worseactress. Still there is plenty to enjoy in the feel good musical. Iwarn you it is contrived but that's its charm and there is plenty ofenergy in the film. Rocky McKenzie is a real scene stealer and one ofthe most delightful young actors I have seen