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William McInnes, Monic Hendrickx, David Field, Bille Brown, Roy Billing ... see more see more... , Christopher Sommers , Mercia Deane-Johns , Milo

A gruff Australian farmer puts his own lonely life at risk in order to help a desperate refugee in director Peter Duncan's intimate rural drama. John (William McInnes) is the kind of man who likes his... read more read more... solitude. A man of habit whose best friend stands on four legs, John's volatile temperament makes it difficult for him to connect with most people. One morning, John is gazing out of his kitchen window when he spots a bloodied young woman stammering weakly towards his house. Instinctively, the farmer carries her into his home and begins tending to her massive wounds. Though John is unable to break the language barrier that will allow him to communicate openly with the woman, it is clear that she is terrified. Later driven by instinct to hide the woman when some unexpected visitors come knocking on his door, John decides against calling the police and does his best to aid her in her slow recovery. In the process John learns that the woman's name is Tahmeena (Monic Hendrickx). As Tahmeena's grasp of the English language takes hold, she and John begin to exchange stories: hers about being a refugee in Australia and his about being a widowed farmer just trying to keep the daily routine. Eventually, the outside world comes crashing down on the pair - threatening not just their growing bond, but their very lives as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Peter Duncan

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  • panta2
    December 22, 2011
    panta2
    This Australian drama is written and directed by Peter Duncan but it is actually kind of a remake of the 1998 Dutch film "De Poolse bruid".

    I am recommending it if you are not familiar with the Australian cinematography because somehow manages to gather everything important fr... read moreom it... The story about an outback farmer (William McInnes) who takes in an Afghani woman (Monic Hendrickx) after she escapes from a brothel is very touching one. The film takes on many themes - from human trafficking and the sex trade, hard life in the outback, to the corruption in police.

    Nominated for 10 Australian Film Institute Awards at its 2008 ceremony, it won three, including Best Screenplay, Best Actress (Monic Hendrickx) and Best Actor (William McInnes).

    Very smooth performance from one of my favourite actors made this film exceptional. I hope you'll have a chance to enjoy watching it, too!
  • pontxo
    June 6, 2010
    pontxo
    Socio-Romance, that keeps a nice steady-pace to it with a relationship that slowly starts to learn how to communicate through elements of life before breaking the language barrier. It does offer an OK glimpse at the plight of undocumented Afghan immigrants being trafficked into... read more Australia and made to work in brothels.

    Not a bad one at all, it does keep the viewer stuck to it. A couple of good twists. Image take first place before dialogue. The end is somewhat predictable.
  • lylenash
    July 19, 2008
    lylenash
    A simply tiold yet powerful story reliant on the 2 main actors.
    The realistic ending also is in tune with the feel of the entire movie.

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Critic Reviews

Richard Kuipers
October 18, 2008
Richard Kuipers, Variety

An affecting character study for mature viewers. Full Review

Don Groves
December 29, 2010
Don Groves, sbs.com.au

McInnes and Hendrickx spark off each other beautifully as lost souls who slowly form a bond. Full Review

Andrew L. Urban
October 4, 2008
Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile

Anchored by two outstanding performances, Unfinished Sky is an engaging and intriguing drama. Full Review

Sandra Hall
July 10, 2008
Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Duncan's remake of Dutch hit The Polish Bride is a small film with a big story to tell. Full Review

Jake Wilson
June 20, 2008
Jake Wilson, The Age (Australia)

This hysterically melodramatic climax marks it as a sure contender for worst Australian film of the year. Full Review

Luke Goodsell
June 20, 2008
Luke Goodsell, Empire Magazine Australasia

Works best as horror: a woman hunted and trapped in equal measure. Full Review

Margaret Pomeranz
June 20, 2008
Margaret Pomeranz, At the Movies (Australia)

There are a couple of credibility gaps with the film's thriller resolution which prove mildly distracting but it's the delicate love story that lingers. Full Review

Des Partridge
June 13, 2008
Des Partridge, Courier Mail (Australia)

There might be a future for small Australian films as well crafted as this one. Full Review

Urban Cinefile Critics
June 12, 2008
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

Unfinished Sky is one of those films whose elements sneak up so cleverly, that we are swept away before we know it. ... one of the best Australian films of the year Full Review

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