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Looking for Alibrandi

Looking for Alibrandi

Sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think...

20006.41h 43m

Overview

Josie Alibrandi is 17 and doesn't know where she belongs. This year, however, everything is going to change. Josie will face her fears, uncover secrets, and even discover the true identity of her father.

Directed by Kate Woods
Written by Melina Marchetta
Produced by Robyn Kershaw
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Top Cast

Pia Miranda

Pia Miranda

Josie Alibrandi

Greta Scacchi

Greta Scacchi

Christina Alibrandi

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Michael Andretti

Kick Gurry

Kick Gurry

Jacob Coote

Elena Cotta

Elena Cotta

Katia Alibrandi

Matthew Newton

Matthew Newton

John Barton

Kerry Walker

Kerry Walker

Sister Louise

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Leanne Carlow

Sera Conti

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Diane Viduka

Anna Selicic

Leeanna Walsman

Leeanna Walsman

Carly Bishop

Themes & Keywords

sydney, australiaaustraliahigh schoolsuicidebased on novel or booksingle parentitalianparent child relationshipidentity crisiswoman director

About Looking for Alibrandi

Looking for Alibrandi is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of sydney, australia, australia, high school, suicide, based on novel or book, single parent. Directed by Kate Woods, it stars Pia Miranda, Greta Scacchi, Anthony LaPaglia. Josie Alibrandi is 17 and doesn't know where she belongs. This year, however, everything is going to change. Josie will face her fears, uncover secrets, and even discover the true identity of her father.

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