True Spirit

2023 1h 49m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 274

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Synopsis

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When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Teagan Croft
Jessica Watson
Cliff Curtis
Ben Bryant
Alyla Browne
Young Jessica
Josh Lawson
Roger Watson
Anna Paquin
Julie Watson
Bridget Webb
Emily Watson
Stacy Clausen
Tom Watson
Todd Lasance
Craig Atherton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sarah Spillane
Writers: Rebecca Banner, Cathy Randall, Sam Uther
Languages: Mandarin, English, French, Japanese
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: Mandarin, English, French, Japanese.

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WORLD

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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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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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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CAST

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Teagan Croft and Cliff Curtis and Alyla Browne carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2353868 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sarah Spillane directs. Danny Ruhlmann behind the camera. Nick Wales scores. Veronika Jenet cuts. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin, English, French, Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: Mandarin, English, French, Japanese.
3International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
4Directed by Sarah Spillane, shot by Danny Ruhlmann. 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.
7Teagan Croft and Cliff Curtis and Alyla Browne carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2353868 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.