Toomelah (2011)
3.3 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 46min
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- Synopsis:
In a remote Aboriginal community, Daniel (Daniel Connors), a sensitive, troubled 10 year old boy from a broken home, yearns to be a gangster like the male role models in his life. Skipping school, getting into fights and running drugs for Linden (Christopher Edwards), the local gang leader. As Daniels home life becomes increasingly difficult he has to deal with the return of an elderly Aunt who was removed from the mission when she was a young child. Daniel watches her as she struggles to reconnect and find her place in the community. Daniel moves in with his gang and is well on his way to becoming a little gangster. His sometime girlfriend Tanitia (Danieka Connors) still holds out hope for Daniel, trying to get him to go back to school. When rival drug dealer Bruce, returns from prison, a drug turf war erupts, leading to a showdown between the groups. Daniel is caught in the middle and thrust into a world of brutal violence. When Linden and his gang are all taken off to jail Daniel is suddenly alone and vulnerable and is forced to work out where his life is heading and make a choice for his future... - Actors:
- Daniel Connors, Christopher Edwards, Michael Connors, Dorothy Cubby, Dean Daley-Jones, Alex Haines, Linden Binge, Aunty Sharon Binge, Aunty Margery Binge, Uncle Lloyd Hippi, Tyericq Jiko, Daneeka Connors, Lauren McGrady, Kevin Binge, Elaine Edwards, Tameika Hippi, Athol Hickling, Lindsey Hippi, Ronald Hippi, Janai McGrady
- Directors:
- Ivan Sen
- Producers:
- David Jowsey
- Writers:
- Ivan Sen
- Genres:
- Drama
- Countries:
- Australia
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