Call Me Mum
Synopsis
Kate is on a plane taking Warren, her 18 year old Torres Strait Islander foster son, to meet Flo, his birth mother, who is gravely ill in hospital in Brisbane. Flo hasn't seen Warren since she took him to the hospital on Thursday Island when he was a toddler and the white authorities took him away. But as Warren, Flo and Kate all prepare themselves for the reunion, unbeknown to them, Kate's Brisbane based parents, Keith and Dellmay, are planning a different kind of reunion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margot Nash
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathleen Mary Fallon
- Original Score
- David Bridie
- Original Title
- Call Me Mum
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Big & Little Films Pty. Ltd., SBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margot Nash
Kathleen Mary Fallon
David Bridie
Andrew de Groot
Denise Haratzis
Michael McMahon
Department Leadership Roster
Margot Nash
Director
Paddy Reardon
Production Design
Michael McMahon
Producer
Kathleen Mary Fallon
Writer
Denise Haratzis
Editor
Andrew de Groot
Director of Photography
Jill Johanson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call Me Mum
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What is Call Me Mum about?
Kate is on a plane taking Warren, her 18 year old Torres Strait Islander foster son, to meet Flo, his birth mother, who is gravely ill in hospital in Brisbane. Flo hasn't seen Warren since she took him to the hospital on Thursday Island when he was a toddler and the white authorities took him away. But as Warren, Flo and Kate all prepare themselves for the reunion, unbeknown to them, Kate's Brisbane based parents, Keith and Dellmay, are planning a different kind of reunion.
Who directed Call Me Mum?
Call Me Mum was directed by Margot Nash.
Who stars in Call Me Mum?
The principal cast of Call Me Mum includes Catherine McClements, Lynette Curran, Dayne Christian, Ross Thompson, Vicki Saylor.
When was Call Me Mum released and how long is it?
Call Me Mum was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Call Me Mum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call Me Mum was composed by David Bridie.