What About Sal?
Synopsis
With his mother dying of lung cancer, Sal, in his 30's and with Down Syndrome, embarks on a journey to find his father - a rock band singer that his mother had a one-night stand with - 30 years ago.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-10
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Gerard O'Dwyer
Sal
John Jarratt
Tommy
Kaarin Fairfax
Sophie
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Geoff
Peter Hehir
Dr. O'Hara
Justin Banks
Constable Gary
Chad R. Bennett
Marley
Dominic Cabusi
Bass Player
Sarah Foukas
Dr. 2
Pearl Herbert
Pearl
Ric Herbert
Herbie
Camilla Ah Kin
Suzanna
Veronica McKenna
Nurse 1
James Penny
Nelson
Kurt Ramjan
Musician
Joanne Samuel
Alice
Samuel Shergold
Drummer
Milena Spadijer
Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Jarratt
- Screenplay & Story
- John Jarratt
- Original Title
- What About Sal?
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Channel Tree
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Jarratt
John Jarratt
Marcus D'Arcy, Dion Williams
Lewis Khan, Niika Daria, Zadia Jarratt, John Jarratt
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus D'Arcy
Editor
John Jarratt
Writer
John Jarratt
Director
Zadia Jarratt
Producer
Dion Williams
Editor
Sarah Foukas
Costume Design
John Jarratt
Producer
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is What About Sal? about?
With his mother dying of lung cancer, Sal, in his 30's and with Down Syndrome, embarks on a journey to find his father - a rock band singer that his mother had a one-night stand with - 30 years ago.
Who directed What About Sal??
What About Sal? was directed by John Jarratt.
Who stars in What About Sal??
The principal cast of What About Sal? includes Gerard O'Dwyer, John Jarratt, Kaarin Fairfax, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Peter Hehir.
When was What About Sal? released and how long is it?
What About Sal? was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What About Sal??
What About Sal? holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).