22 Aug 1963
Barren Lives
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.
Top Billed Cast
Jennifer Garner Gray Wheeler
Timothy Olyphant Fritz Messing
Sam Jaeger Dennis
Juliette Lewis Maureen Monette
Fiona Shaw Mrs. Ellen Douglas
Joshua Friesen Mattie
Tina Lifford Eve
Christopher Redman Flower Delivery Guy
Joyce Krenz Housekeeper
Sonja Bennett Caterer
Yorgo Constantine Co-worker
Georgia Craig Persephone
Michael Adamthwaite Cowboy
Nancy Wetzel Cyclist
Terence Kelly Mr. Wheeler
Gabrielle Rose Mrs. Wheeler
Sacha Levin Drummer
Marcus Hondro Principal (uncredited)
Darren Daurie Ambulance Attendent (uncredited)
John Destry Paint Salesman
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