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.
Till Human Voices Wake Us
There will be time to wonder "do I dare"
Sam and Silvy are best friends. One night, as they are watching a falling star while floating on their backs in a lake, Sylvy disappears from his side. Despite his best efforts, he cannot find her under water. Many years later, Sam, now a psychologist, returns to bury his father. Back in his hometown, he meets a woman called Ruby who reminds him in so many ways of his lost love.
Top Billed Cast
Guy Pearce Dr. Sam Franks
Helena Bonham Carter Ruby
Frank Gallacher Maurie Lewis
Lindley Joyner Young Sam Franks
Brooke Harman Silvy Lewis
Peter Curtin Dr. David Franks
Margot Knight Dorothy Lewis
Anthony Martin Russ
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