Emu Runner

Emu Runner

1h 35m 5.5/10

Overview

A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.

Director

Kathleen O'Dwyer

Top Billed Cast

Wayne Blair

Wayne Blair

Jay Jay

Rob Carlton

Rob Carlton

Stan

Mary Waites

Daphne

Maurial Spearim

Maurial Spearim

Darlene

Stella Carter

Tessa

Rhae-Kye Waites

Gemma

Reviews

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

10/27/2019

6/10

The cinematography is incredible, boasting beautiful moments from Brewarrina country. What’s more wonderful about this film is the community forged within it. Imogen Thomas worked hard to collaborate with the Brewarrina community to create authenticity - and it shows. This film supports the creation and telling of Indigenous stories, by Indigenous people, with Indigenous actors. It’s so important to watch these films and open our minds and condition our hearts to lessons unknown. The film advocates for a response of White Australians to personally and actively seek interest in Indigenous people, stories and culture - and watching this film can be the start. - Lily Meek Read Lily's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-emu-runner-another-great-win-for-indigenous-storytelling

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