A classic coming of age Aussie film, set in a simple working class country setting, it's all about friendship, unrequited first love, segregation, and lost innocence. The strains of the beautiful classical piece 'The Lark Ascending' create a hopeful yet somewhat sad and nostalgic atmosphere and really add to the film's appeal.
While Ben Mendelsohn and Noah Taylor have greatly honed their acting skills since this was filmed, they, alongside Leone Carmen are quite spellbinding in their roles, and it's hard to imagine any other actors of the time portraying the characters quite as seamlessly.
While Ben Mendelsohn and Noah Taylor have greatly honed their acting skills since this was filmed, they, alongside Leone Carmen are quite spellbinding in their roles, and it's hard to imagine any other actors of the time portraying the characters quite as seamlessly.