Summer Coda (2010)
Hitchhiking home to a family she's never known, Heidi meets Michael. In the stunning orange groves of country Australia, they embark on an adventure, discovering their secrets and lives may be better shared.
Top billed cast
Rachael TaylorHeidi
Jacki WeaverJen
Alex DimitriadesMichael
Reef IrelandLachlan
Cassandra MagrathElla
Nathan PhillipsJoey
Susie PorterAngela
Angus SampsonFranky
Kate BellSara
Pacharo MzembeMonty
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