15 Aug 1996
Shine
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
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Tales of youth, friendship and family interweave in an eccentric portrait of suburban existence on the last day of the summer school holidays in 1990's Australia.
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Trish Zanetti Pam
Calen Tassone Todd
Meg Lyons Courtney
Neve Havercroft Tess
Benedict Chau Wan
Lis Hoffmann Margot
Jeremy Bunny Ryan
Philip Miolin Frank (as Phil Miolin)
Georgia Wilkinson-Derums Anne (as Georgia Wilde)
Olivia Dugandzic Maria
Jack McKevitt James
Luke Koller Ben
Steen Williams Marty
Oriah Chittleborough Jesse
Kyran Doak Matt
Sarah Brook Steph
Connor Klobas Jordy
Luke Newman Tim
Michael Veskovich Dorky Dad
Billy Krsticevic Sam
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