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Bran Nue Dae

Bran Nue Dae

Going home never felt so good.

20095.41h 25m

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.

Directed by Rachel Perkins
Written by Rachel Perkins, Reg Cribb, Jimmy Chi
Produced by Robyn Kershaw, Graeme Isaac
Box OfficeBudget: $7.0MRevenue: $6.8M

Top Cast

Rocky McKenzie

Rocky McKenzie

Willie

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Father Benedictus

Jessica Mauboy

Jessica Mauboy

Rosie

Ernie Dingo

Ernie Dingo

Tadpole

Missy Higgins

Missy Higgins

Annie

Tom Budge

Tom Budge

Slippery

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Roxanne

D

Dan Sultan

Lester

Magda Szubanski

Magda Szubanski

Roadhouse Betty

Ningali Lawford

Ningali Lawford

Theresa

Themes & Keywords

australiamusicalwoman directorwestern australia1967

About Bran Nue Dae

Bran Nue Dae is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of australia, musical, woman director, western australia, 1967. Directed by Rachel Perkins, it stars Rocky McKenzie, Geoffrey Rush, Jessica Mauboy. 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.

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