While the Men are Away Get Behind the Girl He Left Behind! (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 26 min | Drama

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While the Men are Away

Get Behind the Girl He Left Behind! (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 26 min | Drama

In 1940s Australia, the men are off fighting in WWII and Frankie finds herself in charge of her farm. She decides to enlist the help of two city dwellers to keep it running.

Director

Elissa Down

Writers

Kim Wilson (written by) (created by) | Alexandra Burke (created by) | Monica Zanetti (created by)

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 27, 2023

Release date

Sep 27, 2023 (Australia)

Awards

Series awards

2 nominations

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36 cast members

Name	Known for
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Matt Testro Robert Robert See fewer	Nowhere Boys (2013)
Jana Zvedeniuk Esther Esther See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Shaka Cook Murray Murray See fewer	The Flood (2020)
Benedict Hardie Des Des See fewer	Upgrade (2018)
Ella Scott Lynch Rita Rita See fewer	Pimped (2018)
Bryce Youngman Harry Whitmore Harry Whitmore See fewer	Footy Legends (2006)
Sacha Horler Helen Helen See fewer	Peter Rabbit (2018)
Di Adams Mrs. Bushell Mrs. Bushell See fewer	The Principal (2015)
Sarah Woods Mrs. Arnott Mrs. Arnott See fewer	Accidents Happen (2009)
Helen Chebatte Mrs. Toohey Mrs. Toohey See fewer	I Wish I Were Stephanie V (2009)
Tara Morice Enid Enid See fewer	Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Damien Thomlinson Theodore Theodore See fewer	Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Olga Olshansky Eva Eva See fewer	Atomic Kingdom (2013)
Adam Marks David Kleinberg David Kleinberg See fewer	Showtime Baby
Warren Lee Mr. Wong Mr. Wong See fewer	Stupid Stupid Man (2006)
Olivia Mortimer Lyn Ley (as Olivia Mortimer-Eade) Lyn Ley (as Olivia Mortimer-Eade) See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Santoz Kumar Thomas Kingston Thomas Kingston See fewer	Heartbreak High (2022)
Nigel Brown Acting Mayor #1 Acting Mayor #1 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Annabel Tan Mrs. Wong (as Wei Tan) Mrs. Wong (as Wei Tan) See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Sam Icklow Levy Brother 1 Levy Brother 1 See fewer	Stick and Poke (2012)
Scott Thomas Levy Brother 2 Levy Brother 2 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Bruce Weal Station Master Station Master See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Brendan Mar Terry Wong Terry Wong See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Daniel Krige Radio Announcer Radio Announcer See fewer	West (2007)
Karen de Souza Radio Margaret Radio Margaret See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
James Holbrook Male Newsreader Male Newsreader See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Stephania Zitis Barbwire Climber #1 Barbwire Climber #1 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Oscar Mackay Barbwire Climber #2 Barbwire Climber #2 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Andy Shorten Cut Surfer #1 Cut Surfer #1 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Ryan Tinsey Cut Surfer #2 Cut Surfer #2 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
Adam Dean Lifesaver #1 Lifesaver #1 See fewer	Hindi Vindi (2024)
Scott Newey Lifesaver #2 Lifesaver #2 See fewer	While the Men are Away (2023)
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