Downriver
“The path to redemption is paved in sin.”
Synopsis
James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body was never found in the river. A visit from his victim's mother upon parole sends him on a quest to find the truth. With little time and danger at every turn, James risks his freedom and his life to uncover the trail of sins that might give closure to the grieving mother.
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Reef Ireland
James Levy
Kerry Fox
Paige Levy
Robert Taylor
Wayne
Helen Morse
Mary
Elena Mandalis
Rita
Thom Green
Anthony
Steve Mouzakis
Gianni
Lee Cormie
Trav
Lester Ellis Jr.
Joe
Charles Grounds
Damien
Sebastian Robinson
Amos
Eddie Baroo
Gary
Elise McCredie
Sylvia
Alicia Gardiner
Dana McCarthy
Paige Reinheimer
Nadia
Shannon Glowacki
Ray
Oliver Achen
Chris McCarthy
Aaron Rowlands
Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grant Scicluna
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Scicluna, Elise McCredie
- Original Title
- Downriver
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Happening Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grant Scicluna
Grant Scicluna, Elise McCredie
László Baranyai
Anthony Cox
Jannine Barnes
Department Leadership Roster
Grant Scicluna
Director
Grant Scicluna
Writer
Jannine Barnes
Producer
Murray Curtis
Visual Effects Supervisor
László Baranyai
Director of Photography
Michael Chisholm
Costume Design
Anthony Cox
Editor
Penny Southgate
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downriver
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What is Downriver about?
James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body was never found in the river. A visit from his victim's mother upon parole sends him on a quest to find the truth. With little time and danger at every turn, James risks his freedom and his life to uncover the trail of sins that might give closure to the grieving mother.
Who directed Downriver?
Downriver was directed by Grant Scicluna.
Who stars in Downriver?
The principal cast of Downriver includes Reef Ireland, Kerry Fox, Robert Taylor, Helen Morse, Elena Mandalis.
When was Downriver released and how long is it?
Downriver was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downriver?
Downriver holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).