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Charlotte Rampling, Russell Crowe, Frankie J. Holden, Amanda Douge, Frank Gallacher ... see more see more... , John Lee , Daphne Grey , Alethea McGrath , Wayne Pygram , Alexander Outhred , Caroline Kemp , Jake Frost , John Rafter Lee , Kirsty McGregor , Peter Osborn , Sam Nightingale , Syd Brisbane

This drama concerns a small period in the life of its central figure, Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhred), a young man living in rural Australia in 1910, who was crippled by polio years before. Because ... read more read more...he hasn't the strength or coordination to perform most chores and enter fully into the life of his family and friends, much that he experiences comes to him vicariously. In the story, he witnesses many dramatic events happening to others. Several of them concern the romantic trials and tribulations of the women and men he knows. However, the story which concerns him the most is somewhat sad: despite the best efforts of his father, Alan is unable to ride a horse. The screenplay of the movie is based on a collection of Marshall's autobiographical stories. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Ann Turner

Release Date: January 1, 1991

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DVD Release Date: December 5, 2000

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Robert Roten
June 11, 2006
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope

If you are going to make slow-paced film, why not make it depressing as well? Full Review

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