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The New Boy

The New Boy

20235.61h 56m

Overview

In 1940s Australia, a nameless nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery overseen by a renegade nun, where his presence disturbs its delicately balanced world.

Directed by Warwick Thornton
Written by Warwick Thornton
Produced by Cate Blanchett, Andrew Upton, Georgina Pym
Box Office0Revenue: $781K

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Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Sister Eileen

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Sister Mum

Wayne Blair

Wayne Blair

George

Aswan Reid

Aswan Reid

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Kenneth Radley

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Shane Mckenzie Brady

Michael

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Tyrique Brady

Matthew

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Laiken Woolmington

David

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Kyle Miller

James

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Kailem Miller

Steven

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About The New Boy

The New Boy is a drama film released in 2023. Directed by Warwick Thornton, it stars Cate Blanchett, Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blair. In 1940s Australia, a nameless nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery overseen by a renegade nun, where his presence disturbs its delicately balanced world.

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