The Dummerer (1985)
Roo remains mute as he fends for survival with his sister collecting recycle bottles, working in a run down paper factory and living in a squat. A social worker arrives and tries Reiki therapy to heal what she feels is a deeper pain inside him, which begins to uncover the sinister past and events of this brother sister relationship, leading to a final twist.
Director: Ollie Martin
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George Maleckas as Roo |
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Tania Uren as Meta |
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Jon Sidney as Tinsley |
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Dirk Nicholls as Hec |
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Philip Kofoed as Waroona |
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Mischa Merz as Mother |
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Justin Bond as Roo (as child) |
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Radha Mitchell as Meta (as child) |
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Norm McLean as Fork driver |
| Directing | Ollie Martin | Director |
| Production | Ollie Martin | Producer |
| Writing | Ollie Martin | Writer |