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'''''Walking on Water''''' is a [[2002 in film|2002]] [[Australia]]n drama film |
'''''Walking on Water''''' is a [[2002 in film|2002]] [[Australia]]n drama film directed by [[Tony Ayres]]. The film explores the grief, tenderness, stupidity and humour that arises from death. When Gavin is finally laid to rest after a grueling fight with [[AIDS]], his close friends Charlie and Anna find themselves at odds regarding the way he went. In the weekend that passes, Gavin's estranged family come to stay, which only adds more tension to the strained household. As Charlie tries to cling to his distant partner Frank, and Anna begins a sexual affair with Gavin's married brother, the pair realise now that Gavin has gone there is no one to keep them together, or even keep them in line. Moving, gritty, sharp, poignant and brimming with wit and heartbreak, Walking on Water is an exploration of human relationships, moral ambiguity and the consequences of difficult choices. |
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*[[Vince Colosimo]] as Charlie |
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Directed by | Tony Ayres |
Written by | Roger Monk |
Produced by | Liz Watts |
Cinematography | Robert Humphreys |
Edited by | Reva Childs |
Music by | Anthony Partos |
Release dates | |
Running time | 90 mins. |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Walking on Water is a 2002 Australian drama film directed by Tony Ayres. The film explores the grief, tenderness, stupidity and humour that arises from death. When Gavin is finally laid to rest after a grueling fight with AIDS, his close friends Charlie and Anna find themselves at odds regarding the way he went. In the weekend that passes, Gavin's estranged family come to stay, which only adds more tension to the strained household. As Charlie tries to cling to his distant partner Frank, and Anna begins a sexual affair with Gavin's married brother, the pair realise now that Gavin has gone there is no one to keep them together, or even keep them in line. Moving, gritty, sharp, poignant and brimming with wit and heartbreak, Walking on Water is an exploration of human relationships, moral ambiguity and the consequences of difficult choices.
Cast
- Vince Colosimo as Charlie
- Maria Theodorakis as Anna
- Nathaniel Dean as Simon
- Judi Farr as Margaret
- Nicholas Bishop as Frank
- David Bonney as Gavin
- Daniel Roberts as Carl
- Anna Lise Phillips as Kate
- Celeste Jones as Martha
- Maureen Green as Robyn
- Timothy Jones as Dr. Simms
- Antonietta Morgillo as Florist
- Mark Baker as Joey
- Jillian O'Dowd as Crying Girl
- Lachlan Chapman as Dr. Simms' Boyfriend
Awards
Walking on Water won five Australian Film Institute awards and the Teddy award for Best Feature Film at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival.