How long is Bran Nue Dae?

Bran Nue Dae is 1 hr 28 min long.

Who is Willie in Bran Nue Dae?

Rocky McKenzie plays Willie in the film.

Bran Nue Dae

Name: Bran Nue Dae
Genre: Comedy,Music/Performing Arts
Released: 2010-09-10
Duration: 88
Rating: 53

It is the summer of 1969 and young Willie (Rocky Mckenzie) is filled with an idyllic life in his hometown port of Broome, in the North of Western Australia. He spends his day fishing, hanging out with his friends, and when he can, his girlfriend Rosie (Jessica Mauboy). However his mother Theresa (Nincali Lawford-Wolf) has great hopes for him and she insists he return to the religious mission in Perth for further schooling. After being punished by Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush) for an act of youthful rebellion, Willie runs away from the mission. He is too ashamed to go home as it will break his mother's heart. Down on his luck he meets an old man, who he calls 'Uncle' Tadpole, and together they con a couple of hippies, Annie (Missy Higgins) and Slippery (Tom Budge), into taking them on a life-changing 3,000 mile journey through the spectacular Australian outback all the while being pursued by Father Benedictus.

GENRE: Comedy, Music/Performing Arts
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Sep 10, 2010

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How long is Bran Nue Dae?: Bran Nue Dae is 1 hr 28 min long.

Who directed Bran Nue Dae?: Rachel Perkins

Who is Willie in Bran Nue Dae?: Rocky McKenzie plays Willie in the film.

What is Bran Nue Dae about?: It is the summer of 1969 and young Willie (Rocky Mckenzie) is filled with an idyllic life in his hometown port of Broome, in the North of Western Australia. He spends his day fishing, hanging out with his friends, and when he can, his girlfriend Rosie (Jessica Mauboy). However his mother Theresa (Nincali Lawford-Wolf) has great hopes for him and she insists he return to the religious mission in Perth for further schooling. After being punished by Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush) for an act of youthful rebellion, Willie runs away from the mission. He is too ashamed to go home as it will break his mother's heart. Down on his luck he meets an old man, who he calls 'Uncle' Tadpole, and together they con a couple of hippies, Annie (Missy Higgins) and Slippery (Tom Budge), into taking them on a life-changing 3,000 mile journey through the spectacular Australian outback all the while being pursued by Father Benedictus.