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Downriver

2015-08-07 · 99 min · ★ 4.6

Drama

James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body was never found in the river. A visit from his victim's mother upon parole sends him on a quest to find the truth. With little time and danger at every turn, James risks his freedom and his life to uncover the trail of sins that might give closure to the grieving mother.

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Directors
Grant Scicluna
Production companies
Screen Australia, Happening Films
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Reef IrelandReef IrelandJames Levy
Kerry FoxKerry FoxPaige Levy
Robert TaylorRobert TaylorWayne
Helen MorseHelen MorseMary
Elena MandalisElena MandalisRita
Thom GreenThom GreenAnthony
Steve MouzakisSteve MouzakisGianni
Lee CormieLee CormieTrav
Lester Ellis Jr.Lester Ellis Jr.Joe
Charles GroundsDamien
Sebastian RobinsonAmos
Eddie BarooEddie BarooGary
Elise McCredieElise McCredieSylvia
Alicia GardinerDana McCarthy
Paige ReinheimerNadia
Shannon GlowackiRay
Oliver AchenChris McCarthy
Aaron RowlandsLawyer
Nick Sumner-WrightBoy on phone
Rory MackenzieYoung James

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