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Sum of Us (The)

Country: Australia, Language: English, 100 mins

  • Director: Geoff Burton; Kevin Dowling
  • Writer: David Stevens
  • Producer: Rod Allan; Kevin Dowling

CGiii Comment

A perfect little film with Russell Crowe doing his gay routine - admirably.

The sincerity of this film is its strong point - a father that actually approves of (and encourages) his son's homosexuality.

You see...when writers go against the grain they come up with material that is far more rewarding and insightful - a joy to watch.


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The(ir) Blurb...

Set in Sydney, Australia. A (heterosexual) father and his gay son are trying to find Ms/Mr Right respectively. The film shows their relationships with one another and the objects of their affection as tradgedy strikes. There is no overt 'message' in the film, just a very natural, entertaining story-telling.

Cast & Characters

Jack Thompson as Harry Mitchell;
Russell Crowe as Jeff Mitchell;
John Polson as Greg;
Deborah Kennedy as Joyce Johnson;
Joss Moroney as Young Jeff;
Mitch Mathews as Gran;
Julie Herbert as Mary;
Des James as Football Coach;
Mick Campbell as Footballer;
Donny Muntz as Ferry Captain;
Jan Adele as Barmaid;
Rebekah Elmaloglou as Jenny Johnson;
Lola Nixon as Desiree;
Sally Cahill as Greg's Mother;
Bob Baines as Greg's Father