Emoh Ruo
“In the great Australian suburbia some things never change...”
Synopsis
Nothing and no one is safe in this biting satire of the trials and tribulations of young marrieds buying their first home. "Emoh Ruo" takes direct aim at the financial institutions, builders, furniture salesmen, television commercials and almost any other of the many sharks in our society who lie in waiting, ready to help eager young couples commit economic suicide for their little piece of Australia. "Emoh Ruo" is the story of the Tunkley family. Terry cleans houses for a living - but what she'd really like is a house of her own. Her husband Des is quite content to go on living in a caravan. Terry spots an advertisement for 'The Buckingham', a low-budget project home. For Terri it's love at first sight but it isn't till she reveals the depth of her desperation that Des relents and sells his boat so they'll have enough for the deposit. Excitedly they move to the outskirts of Sydney to begin their new life but they soon discover the dream can turn into a nightmare.
Top Cast
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Joy Smithers
Terri Tunkley
Martin Sacks
Des Tunkley
Philip Quast
Les Tunkley
Genevieve Mooy
Margaret York
Louise Le Nay
Helen Tunkley
Max Phipps
Sam Tregado
Bill Young
Wally Wombat
Helen McDonald
Pat Harrison
Mervyn Drake
Warren Harrison
Noel Hodda
Pete
Richard Carter
Thommo
Di Smith
Cheryl Mason
Lance Curtis
Wayne Mason
Joy Dobson
Narelle
Garry Who
Policeman
Charito Ortez
Sam's Receptionist
Rainee Skinner
Teller
John Spicer
Magistrate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denny Lawrence
- Original Title
- Emoh Ruo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Palm Beach Pictures, UAA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denny Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Denny Lawrence
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emoh Ruo
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What is Emoh Ruo about?
Nothing and no one is safe in this biting satire of the trials and tribulations of young marrieds buying their first home. "Emoh Ruo" takes direct aim at the financial institutions, builders, furniture salesmen, television commercials and almost any other of the many sharks in our society who lie in waiting, ready to help eager young couples commit economic suicide for their little piece of Australia. "Emoh Ruo" is the story of the Tunkley family. Terry cleans houses for a living - but what she'd really like is a house of her own. Her husband Des is quite content to go on living in a caravan. Terry spots an advertisement for 'The Buckingham', a low-budget project home. For Terri it's love at first sight but it isn't till she reveals the depth of her desperation that Des relents and sells his boat so they'll have enough for the deposit. Excitedly they move to the outskirts of Sydney to begin their new life but they soon discover the dream can turn into a nightmare.
Who directed Emoh Ruo?
Emoh Ruo was directed by Denny Lawrence.
Who stars in Emoh Ruo?
The principal cast of Emoh Ruo includes Joy Smithers, Martin Sacks, Philip Quast, Genevieve Mooy, Louise Le Nay.
When was Emoh Ruo released and how long is it?
Emoh Ruo was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emoh Ruo?
Emoh Ruo holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).