Around the Block

2013 1h 44m EN

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5.1

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★5.1TMDB · 42

Drama

Synopsis

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A young Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christina Ricci
Dino Chalmers
Jack Thompson
Mr. O'Donnell
Damian Walshe-Howling
Mr. Graham
Matt Nable
Jack Wood
Daniel Henshall
Simon
Anthony Gee
Tim
Ruby Rose
Hannah
Ursula Yovich
Chrissie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sarah Spillane
Writers: Sarah Spillane
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sarah Spillane, shot by Martin McGrath. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nick Wales. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Veronika Jenet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Christina Ricci and Jack Thompson and Damian Walshe-Howling carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1847541 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sarah Spillane directs. Martin McGrath behind the camera. Nick Wales scores. Veronika Jenet cuts. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Sarah Spillane, shot by Martin McGrath. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nick Wales. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Veronika Jenet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Christina Ricci and Jack Thompson and Damian Walshe-Howling carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1847541 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.