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West of Sunshine
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That story tells of more powerful criminal events. That story begins when, after separating from his family and falling into the cycle of gambling and debt, Jim had less than a day to repay his debts. It may seem very difficult, especially when one has to take care of his young. Jim is trying to make his last desperate efforts to repay the debts while at the same time he must choose between his past and a second chance in life and keep his son who seems to be in danger.
That story tells of more powerful criminal events. That story begins when, after separating from his family and falling into the cycle of gambling and debt, Jim had less than a day to repay his debts. It may seem very difficult, especially when one has to take care of his young. Jim is trying to make his last desperate efforts to repay the debts while at the same time he must choose between his past and a second chance in life and keep his son who seems to be in danger.
Actors:
Rhys Mitchell,
Eva Seymour,
Ty Perham,
Steve Hayden,
Jordan Fraser-Trumble,
Francisco Lopez,
Sergej Arcaba,
Antonios Baxevanidis,
Kaarin Fairfax,
Janet Watson Kruse,
Faye Smythe,
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Rhys Mitchell
Eva Seymour
Ty Perham
Steve Hayden
Jordan Fraser-Trumble
Francisco Lopez
August 15, 1981 in San Salvador, El Salvador
Sergej Arcaba
Antonios Baxevanidis
Kaarin Fairfax
30 September 1959, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Janet Watson Kruse
Faye Smythe
Director:
Jason Raftopoulos
Country:
Australia
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September 08, 2018
introduces a new filmmaking talent in Jason Raftopoulus who blends grit and tenderness into a disarmingly poignant package.
August 15, 2018
The film realises Raftopoulos's desire to deliver a film that looks as if it's been distilled from reality but in this instance, naturalism isn't enough. The judicious injection of a sense of heightened drama could have made all the difference.
August 24, 2018
Strong scenes abound, though there are some major stumbles in the film's tonal shifts as well as some inconsistencies in the story. Still, the film can't be faulted for its ambition or its widescreen cinematography.
February 06, 2019
All of the performances are at least solid, and for an indie, the production value is impressive. It won't reduce you to a weeping mess, but at 78 minutes it's a trim, satisfying drama that does justice to its inspirations.
September 12, 2018
The endearing dynamic between the central father and son isn't enough to disguise the frailty of this material, as it lacks any continuity of suspense or the urgency necessary for hard-hitting stories like this.
January 24, 2019
[T]he drama isn't in the debt or the potential violence. It's in wondering if it's too late for a guy like Jim.
January 24, 2019
In the modest but sneakily affecting Australian father-son drama "West of Sunshine," your sympathies for a problematic dad come and go in waves, sometimes within the span of a few seconds.
September 01, 2017
Fatherhood gets an incisive examination in "West of Sunshine," the short, sharp and rewarding feature debut of Australian writer-director Jason Raftopoulos.
January 02, 2019
Unsurprising but engaging Aussie Dad down on his gambler's luck melodrama.
September 02, 2017
[A] handsomely lensed slice of life ...
January 04, 2019
As epitaphs go, it's close to perfect.
September 01, 2017
Hill and Perham are a real-life stepfather and son, which probably helped with the ease of the acting. Both, though, deserve credit for excellent, affecting performances.