Mystery Road
“Some roads lead to murder”
Synopsis
A murdered girl is found under a bridge on a remote road and indigenous detective Jay Swan gets the case. Jay finds that no-one is that interested in solving the murder of an indigenous teenager and he is forced to work alone.
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Mystery Road TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-22
Top Cast
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Aaron Pedersen
Det. Jay Swan
Hugo Weaving
Johnno
Jack Thompson
Charlie Murray
Ryan Kwanten
Pete Barry; William Smith
Tony Barry
Sarge
Bruce Spence
Jim
Damian Walshe-Howling
Wayne Silverman
Tasma Walton
Mary Swan
Robert Mammone
Robbo
Samara Weaving
Peggy Rogers
David Field
Sam Bailey
Jack Charles
Old Boy
Daniel Connors
Kenny
Jarrah Louise Bundle
Ashley
Patrice Maisie
Julie Mason
Roy Billing
Robbo
Siobhan Binge
Tarni
Ken Cameron
Frank
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festiva
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Sen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Sen
- Original Score
- Ivan Sen
- Original Title
- Mystery Road
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Mystery Road Films, Bunya Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Sen
Ivan Sen
Ivan Sen
Ivan Sen
Ivan Sen
David Jowsey, Gary Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Sen
Director
Ivan Sen
Writer
Ivan Sen
Director of Photography
David Jowsey
Producer
Ivan Sen
Original Music Composer
Ivan Sen
Editor
Matthew Putland
Production Design
Vanessa Loh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery Road
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What is Mystery Road about?
A murdered girl is found under a bridge on a remote road and indigenous detective Jay Swan gets the case. Jay finds that no-one is that interested in solving the murder of an indigenous teenager and he is forced to work alone.
Who directed Mystery Road?
Mystery Road was directed by Ivan Sen.
Who stars in Mystery Road?
The principal cast of Mystery Road includes Aaron Pedersen, Hugo Weaving, Jack Thompson, Ryan Kwanten, Tony Barry.
When was Mystery Road released and how long is it?
Mystery Road was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Mystery Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mystery Road was composed by Ivan Sen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mystery Road?
Mystery Road holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).