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Upright

Upright

20198.02 Seasons16 EpisodesEnded

Overview

When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.

Created by Morwenna Gordon
NetworksSky AtlanticFOX Showcase

Top Cast

Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin

Lachlan 'Lucky' Flynn

Milly Alcock

Milly Alcock

Meg Adams

Themes & Keywords

musicianaustraliafriendshipfamily relationshipscoming of agedying mothersuicide thoughtsrunaway teenpianoperth, australiafather daughter relationshiproadtrip

About Upright

Upright is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of musician, australia, friendship, family relationships, coming of age, dying mother. Created by Morwenna Gordon, it stars Tim Minchin, Milly Alcock. When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.

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