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Dreams from the Outback (2019)

The Kimberley in West Australia is home to various Aboriginal communities, where today most is in transition causing limbo and distress. Some have given up; others choose to fight both past and present demons to bring a change for the better to their people. In 'Dreams from the Outback' best friends Gabriel and Peter try to keep the ancient cultural traditions alive, with almost no support from the rest of their community. Felicity struggles to keep her family together after years of drinking and neglect and teenagers Billy and Jordan are brothers who meet for the first time. The boys spend the days getting to know each other, exploring the outback and their culture.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ali-Mae JohnstoneAli-Mae Johnstoneherself
  • Photo of Ashleigh JohnstoneAshleigh Johnstoneherself
  • Photo of Ashleigh Akka JohnstoneAshleigh Akka Johnstoneherself
  • Photo of Olive JohnstoneOlive Johnstoneherself
  • Photo of Billy LongBilly Longhimself
  • Photo of Jordan LongJordan Longhimself
  • Photo of Kay LongKay Longhimself
  • Photo of Gabriel NodeaGabriel Nodeahimself
  • Photo of Felicity SmithFelicity Smithherself
  • Photo of Peter J. ThomasPeter J. Thomashimself

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