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Cargo

Cargo

The future is fragile.

20176.41h 45m

Overview

After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.

Directed by Yolanda Ramke
Written by Yolanda Ramke
Produced by Mark Patterson, John Schoenfelder, Samantha Jennings
Box Office0Revenue: $56K

Top Cast

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Andy

Simone Landers

Simone Landers

Thoomi

Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes

Vic

Susie Porter

Susie Porter

Kay

Caren Pistorius

Caren Pistorius

Lorraine

Kris McQuade

Kris McQuade

Etta

Natasha Wanganeen

Natasha Wanganeen

Josie

Bruce R. Carter

Bruce R. Carter

Willie

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Daku

A

Andy Rodoreda

River Father

Themes & Keywords

australiapost-apocalyptic futurewoman directorpandemicaboriginalfather daughter relationship

About Cargo

Cargo is a drama, thriller, horror film released in 2017 exploring themes of australia, post-apocalyptic future, woman director, pandemic, aboriginal, father daughter relationship. Directed by Yolanda Ramke, it stars Martin Freeman, Simone Landers, Anthony Hayes. After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.

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