What About Sal? (2023)
Overview
With his mother dying of lung cancer, Sal, in his 30's and with Down Syndrome, embarks on a journey to find his father - a rock band singer that his mother had a one-night stand with - 30 years ago.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.525 |
Directed By
John Jarratt
Crew
John Jarratt
Niika Daria
John Jarratt
Jesse Ahern
John Jarratt
Ryan Sheldon
Cassie Hanlon
Samuel Shergold
Lewis Khan
Riona Day
Belinda Moore
Kent Marcus
Dion Williams
Zadia Jarratt
Benjamin Riley
Zadia Jarratt
Benjamin Riley
Marcus D'Arcy
Georgia Irving
Sarah Foukas
Samuel Shergold
TOP CAST
Gerard O'Dwyer
Sal
Justin Banks
Constable Gary
John Jarratt
Tommy
Kaarin Fairfax
Sophie
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Geoff
Chad R. Bennett
Marley
Dominic Cabusi
Bass Player
Sarah Foukas
Dr. 2
Peter Hehir
Dr. O'Hara
Pearl Herbert
Pearl
Ric Herbert
Herbie
Camilla Ah Kin
Suzanna
Veronica McKenna
Nurse 1
James Penny
Nelson
Kurt Ramjan
Musician
Joanne Samuel
Alice
Samuel Shergold
Drummer
Milena Spadijer
Nurse
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