the cast

ewen leslie

dave

Ewen was nominated for an AFI Award for his outstanding performance in JEWBOY in 2005, which screened at Cannes and Sundance film festivals. In 2007, he was invited to join the Sydney Theatre Company’s Actor’s Company, leading to a HELPMAN Award for his role of Henry V in WAR OF THE ROSES. He earned a second HELPMAN Award as Richard III and also starred as Sam Fisher in the feature film THREE BLIND MICE. He played the lead in the multi-award winning short films, NETHERLAND DWARF and KATOOMBA, as well as the highly successful Australian war film, KOKODA.

leanna walsman

michelle

Leanna Walsman has appeared in numerous television shows, including HEARTBREAK HIGH, LOVE IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD and THE PACIFIC. Her extensive list of film credits includes acclaimed Australian features, LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI and Bryce Courtney’s JESSICA, both of which received world-wide critical and popular praise. One of Leanna’s most famous roles was in STAR WARS EPISODE II, where she played Bounty Hunter, Zam Wessel. She also has diverse theatre credits to her name.

damon gameau

richard

Damon Gameau has appeared in the Australian series LOVE MY WAY, and the US series HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, as well as the 2002 Australian film THE TRACKER. He appeared in the 2009 feature film BALIBO, in which he plays the part of Seven Network reporter Greg Shackleton. He starred as Scotsman Andy Maher in the TV miniseries UNDERBELLY: A TALE OF TWO CITIES and and as Adrian Brixton in SPIRITED. Gameau's short film credits include BEING CARL WILLIAMS, COCKROACH and ROMAN'S ARK. His most recent success was as the director of the winning short film, ANIMAL BEATBOX, in this year's Tropfest short film festival.

clare bowen

carla

Young talent Clare Bowen stole Aussie hearts in 2010 in her role as Nina Bailey in the iconic television program HOME AND AWAY. Her list of Australian television credits also includes popular series such as ALL SAINTS and THE CUT. She has also appeared in several short films and theatre productions. In 2009, Clare co-starred with suspended director Damian Walshe-Howling in the short film THE CLEARING, which received critical acclaim both in Australia and Internationally and appeared in festivals ranging from Flickerfest, to the Beverly Hills Film Festival and the Vladisvostok International Film Festival. Aside from acting, Clare is also a talented classical musician.

finn mcleod-ireland

caleb

Finn McLeod Ireland is an enigmatic 8 year-old with a natural inquisitive nature and a balance of fierce determination and vulnerability that suit the character of Caleb perfectly. Finn's mother, Thea McLeod runs her own casting company and his father, Paul Ireland is a professional British actor who has worked extensively in film, television and theatre around the world. Having grown up around the industry, Finn show a raw and natural talent for acting. He set to steal the show.