Around the Block (2013)
Overview
A young Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.225 |
Directed By
Sarah Spillane
Crew
Sarah Spillane
Sarah Spillane
Martin McGrath
Skye Riggs
Michael Fitzgerald
Nick Wales
Matthew Aberline
Veronika Jenet
Allison Meadows
Benedict Paxton-Crick
Justine Seymour
TOP 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
Madeleine Madden
Williemai
Niki Owen
Mrs. Ross
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