Till Human Voices Wake Us
“There will be time to wonder "do I dare"”
Synopsis
Sam and Silvy are best friends. One night, as they are watching a falling star while floating on their backs in a lake, Sylvy disappears from his side. Despite his best efforts, he cannot find her under water. Many years later, Sam, now a psychologist, returns to bury his father. Back in his hometown, he meets a woman called Ruby who reminds him in so many ways of his lost love.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Film by the Sea Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Petroni
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Petroni
- Original Score
- Dale Cornelius, Amotz Plessner
- Original Title
- Till Human Voices Wake Us
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Instinct Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Petroni
Michael Petroni
Dale Cornelius, Amotz Plessner
Roger Lanser
Bill Murphy
Thomas Augsberger, Andrew Deane, Matthias Emcke, Beau Flynn, Shana Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Petroni
Director
Michael Petroni
Writer
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Dale Cornelius
Original Music Composer
Amotz Plessner
Original Music Composer
Ralph Moser
Production Design
Jeanie Cameron
Costume Design
Thomas Augsberger
Producer
Matthias Emcke
Producer
Shana Levine
Producer
Dean Murphy
Producer
Nigel Odell
Producer
Bill Murphy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Till Human Voices Wake Us.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Till Human Voices Wake Us.
Favorite Actresses
Guy Pearce
Imported from MDBList
Guy Pearce 🇬🇧
qa
qwe
MovieLens[:10K]
Filmography: Helena Bonham Carter
Unwatched films from the filmography of Helena Bonham Carter. Auto-managed by filmography_tracker. Updated: 2026-02-24.
Similar Titles to Till Human Voices Wake Us
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
7.0
6.9
6.2
7.0
6.2
7.4
5.5
6.6
7.0
6.7
6.0
6.2
6.7
More Like Till Human Voices Wake Us
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Till Human Voices Wake Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Till Human Voices Wake Us about?
Sam and Silvy are best friends. One night, as they are watching a falling star while floating on their backs in a lake, Sylvy disappears from his side. Despite his best efforts, he cannot find her under water. Many years later, Sam, now a psychologist, returns to bury his father. Back in his hometown, he meets a woman called Ruby who reminds him in so many ways of his lost love.
Who directed Till Human Voices Wake Us?
Till Human Voices Wake Us was directed by Michael Petroni.
Who stars in Till Human Voices Wake Us?
The principal cast of Till Human Voices Wake Us includes Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham Carter, Frank Gallacher, Lindley Joyner, Brooke Harman.
When was Till Human Voices Wake Us released and how long is it?
Till Human Voices Wake Us was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Till Human Voices Wake Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Till Human Voices Wake Us was composed by Dale Cornelius, Amotz Plessner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Till Human Voices Wake Us?
Till Human Voices Wake Us holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).