Somewhere in the Darkness
“Sometimes . . . Imagination Is All You Have”
Synopsis
In this Australian drama, a department store collapses, trapping an old man (Barry Jenkins) and a young boy (Rowan Whitt) underneath. In hopes of keeping the child calm, the man tells him a series of folk tales which teach a moral lesson while they entertain. Somewhere In The Darkness received its world premier at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival in the United States; it was later screened at Australia's Sydney Film Festival the same year. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Fenech
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fenech, Brendan Fletcher
- Original Title
- Somewhere in the Darkness
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Livewire Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Fenech
Paul Fenech, Brendan Fletcher
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Fenech
Director
Paul Fenech
Writer
Brendan Fletcher
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somewhere in the Darkness
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What is Somewhere in the Darkness about?
In this Australian drama, a department store collapses, trapping an old man (Barry Jenkins) and a young boy (Rowan Whitt) underneath. In hopes of keeping the child calm, the man tells him a series of folk tales which teach a moral lesson while they entertain. Somewhere In The Darkness received its world premier at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival in the United States; it was later screened at Australia's Sydney Film Festival the same year. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Who directed Somewhere in the Darkness?
Somewhere in the Darkness was directed by Paul Fenech.
Who stars in Somewhere in the Darkness?
The principal cast of Somewhere in the Darkness includes Rowan Witt, Leah Purcell, Barry Jenkins, Ernie Dingo, Sandy Gutman.
When was Somewhere in the Darkness released and how long is it?
Somewhere in the Darkness was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.