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Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 True Spirit
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Film Details - Netflix , 2021

Producers:

Sarah Spillane, Shahen Mekertichian, Brent Emery and Suzanne Farwell (executive producers).
Debra Martin Chase, Susan Cartsonis, and Andrew Fraser (producers).

Production Companies:

Netflix.

Finance Organisations:

Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.

Cast:

Including Teagan Croft (Jessica Warson), Josh Lawson (Roger Watson), Anna Paquin (Julie Watson), and Cliff Curtis (Ben Bryant).

Additional cast members include Bridget Webb, Vivien Turner, Stacy Clausen, and Todd Lasance.


Location:

  • Filming in Sydney and (primarily) Queensland.

Awards:

  • AACTA Award, Best Production Design in Film (nominated), 2023.
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