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Separated from his family and caught in a cycle of gambling and debt, Jim has less than a day to repay a violent loan shark. His day is turned upside down when he must look after his young son who is on school holidays. Jim’s relationship with his son is tested as his plans to pay back the loan fail. When his last desperate effort to repay the debt puts his son’s life at risk, he must make a choice between his past and a second chance at life.
WEST OF SUNSHINE is a modern day BICYCLE THIEVES set against an urban backdrop. Shot entirely on location in Melbourne, Australia and using a combination of professional and non-actors, the film is an exercise is modern realism. The film explores contemporary themes of addiction, love and connection.
Featuring a cast that includes the recent AACTA Nominee for Best Actor Damian Hill (Pawno), local actors Arthur Angel (Red Dog), Kat Stewart (Offspring), Tony Nikolakopoulos (Head On) and introducing young talent Ty Perham.
Original Release
08/23/2018
US Release
01/18/2019
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Damian Hill | Jim |
Ty Perham | Alex |
Arthur Angel | Steve |
Kat Stewart | Mel |
Tony Nikolakopoulos | Banos |
Faye Smythe | Karen |
Eliza Matengu | Jenny |
Liam Seymour | Bill |
Christopher Laino | Chris |
Kaarin Fairfax | Andrea |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Damian Hill | Jim |
Ty Perham | Alex |
Arthur Angel | Steve |
Kat Stewart | Mel |
Tony Nikolakopoulos | Banos |
Faye Smythe | Karen |
Eliza Matengu | Jenny |
Liam Seymour | Bill |
Christopher Laino | Chris |
Kaarin Fairfax | Andrea |
Ari Mandylaris | Mechanic 1 |
Nick Karoutis | Mechanic 2 |
Janet Watson Kruse | Courier Office Secretary |
Anthony D'Rosario | Courier Depot Worker 1 |
Rhys Mitchell | Young Courier Driver 1 |
James Erbe | Courier Depot Worker 2 |
Karim Ford Sarhan | Young Courier Driver 2 |
Amelia Bowen | Woman Crossing Street |
Sergej Arcaba | Photographer |
Rolland Ngalle | Car Cleaner |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John Webber | Executive Producer |
Karim Ford Sarhan | Producer |
Jason Raftopoulos | Producer |
Fergus Grady | Producer |
Tessa Mansfield-Hung | Producer |
Alexandros Ouzas | Producer |