Oddball
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"A top choice for the family? cleverly-crafted" Herald Sun Australia.
With persistent fox attacks threatening to close down the main tourist attraction of a small town in southern Australia - an island of Fairy Penguins - an eccentric chicken farmer teams up with his granddaughter to save the penguins using a very odd method: his rambunctious, troublemaking sheep dog.
Based on a real-life event, this heart-warming program features excellent performances by up-and-coming Australian star Shane Jacobson ("Kenny"). Sarah Snook ("Steve Jobs", "Predestination") and Alan Tudyk ("Frozen", "I, Robot", "Death at a Funeral") round up the entertaining tale, shot entirely on the beautiful Australian coast near Melbourne.
Amid the urgent crisis endangering the penguins' island habitat and the town's livelihood, the unlikely trio's unconventional plan unfolds with humor and ingenuity, turning potential disaster into a triumphant display of resourcefulness and family bonding. The stunning coastal visuals enhance the feel-good story, celebrating Australian wildlife and community spirit in a way that captivates audiences of all ages.
Key Information
Year
2015
Duration
93 min
Genre
Fiction/Drama
Country
Australia
Languages
English
Awards
Sonoma International Film Festival 2016, USA Audience Award Best World Feature Sedona International Film Festival 2016, USA Directors’ Choice Award: Best Environmental Narrative Film Seattle International Film Festival 2016, USA Films4Families Youth Jury Award Mill Valley Film Festival 2016, USA Audience Favorite Family Films - Gold
Cast & Crew
Directors
Stuart McDonald
Writers
Peter Ivan
Producers
Richard Keddie, Sheila Hanahan Taylor and Steve Kearney
Production Companies
The Film Company, Practical Pictures and Kmunications Production
Cast
Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook, Alan Tudyk, Coco Jack Gillies, RIchard Davies, Deborah Mailman
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