Romulus My Father

M (Moderate themes,moderate sex scenes, moderate coarse language)

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Romulus, My Father is an adaptation of Raimond Gaita’s award-winning memoir. It tells the story of Romulus (Eric Bana), his wife Christina (Franka Potente) and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The story moves between comedy and tragedy and is rich with the details of the migrant experience of life in Australia in the early 1960s.

At the heart of the film is the relationship between Raimond and his father, set against the profound tragedy of his mother, Christina’s descent into depression and ultimate death.

Developed over seven years with actor/theatre director, Richard Roxburgh (making his debut as a film director), Romulus, My Father has been adapted for the screen by poet and playwright, Nick Drake, also making his screenplay debut.

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Be prepared for some pretty depressing stuff...well acted! shkunda on 8/08/2007 at 12:23:15 PM

one of the best Aussie movies for a while! Eric Bana is fantastic!!!!! asmall on 23/07/2007 at 2:24:37 PM

great aussie movie. we should all be proud to be australian sk8er lad on 6/07/2007 at 2:01:22 PM

Very moving film. I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who could relate to the movie. Without these experiences would Raimond Gaita be the philosopher he is? He is a great example for anyone who has experienced hardship. A must see. Robbie on 3/07/2007 at 11:48:02 PM

It was mostly a dippy-downer, and I'm a big fan of dippy-downers, but perhaps not this one. After the first half-hour it was completely depressing, and the only optimism in the whole story after that was at the very end where they did the thing with the bees. I'm not dissing it but puhlease, it felt like I was sitting there for four hours, not two. redensek on 27/06/2007 at 9:31:24 PM

A great Drama... was deeply moving. Fabulous photography and intense acting. I enjoyed this movie. cinebuzzchick on 16/06/2007 at 3:12:25 PM

Why isn't this movie showing at Capalaba or Carindale? Want to see it! Jasperjames on 15/06/2007 at 9:01:38 AM

Is this film coming to Wollongong soon?? misslizzy on 12/06/2007 at 9:04:35 AM

Will Greater Union Hurstville be showing this movie??? Where can I see it. sounds good! Mitch on 8/06/2007 at 5:01:17 PM

Love the reviews but it would be great if it is showing in CAMPBELLTOWN then movies that have been showing non stop for months!!!!!!!! Azza01 on 7/06/2007 at 10:44:26 PM