Added: May 16, 2008
From: bdccomm
Duration: 0:59
Seventeen-year-old Jesse (Lachlan Buchanan) lives in Newcastle, the center of Australia's booming coal industry and home to some of the country's most beautiful surfing beaches. The stark contrast of these surroundings encapsulates Jesse's choices in life: will he become the champion surfer his older brother Victor (Reshad Strik) failed to be, or will he follow in Victor's footsteps toward bitterness and self-destruction? As Jesse grapples with his own self-sabotaging tendencies, his twin brother Fergus (Xavier Samuel) struggles with his own sexuality while trying to fit in with Jesse's surfing crowd, and Victor strives to overcome rage over his failed dreams. When Jesse and Fergus decide to sneak away for a weekend to camp out and surf with a group of friends, they set off a chain of events that could change their lives forever. After Victor unexpectedly arrives on the scene, new relationships are formed, friendships are altered, and the brothers may never see each other in the same way again. Writer and director Dan Castle crafts an impressive feature debut-combining the ravishing elements of surfing movies with a compelling family drama. The cast is an incredible ensemble of up-and-comers that make both the visceral surfing sequences and tender emotional scenes seem effortless. While the brothers' complicated relationship forms the crux of the film, the waves and the beaches of Newcastle can also rightly claim a starring role.For more info visit www.newcastlemovie.com
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: ben buchanan cannan castle dan film israel jenkins kirk lachlan milliken newcastle reshad samuel strik tribeca xavier
Rating: 5.00 (3 ratings) Views: 1446' favoriteCount='4 Comments: 4
erinlouisa1986 Says:
Jun 23, 2008 - Thats my friend Lachie who plays Jesse!
kcholt68 Says:
Jul 14, 2008 - A Movie Dearest blog featured video. See my profile for the link and playlists!
kslatergirl Says:
Jul 18, 2008 - Hey, I'm from Argentina and this film hasn't been released here, do you have any idea where i can see it on the net? thanks heaps.
kanao1228 Says:
Jun 20, 2008 - i love this movie.