Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.
06-03-2010
1h 53m
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
David Michôd
Production:
Porchlight Films, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Fulcrum Media Finance, Showtime Australia
Revenue:
$1,000,000
Budget:
$5,000,000
Key Crew
Screenplay:
David Michôd
Editor:
Luke Doolan
Costume Design:
Cappi Ireland
Executive Producer:
Bec Smith
Sound Mixer:
Robert Mackenzie
Locations and Languages
Country:
AU
Filming:
AU
Languages:
en
Main Cast
Ben Mendelsohn
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