Beneath Clouds
Synopsis
The story of Lena, the light-skinned daughter of an Aboriginal mother and Irish father and Vaughn, a Murri boy doing time in a minimum security prison in North West NSW. Dramatic events throw them together on a journey with no money and no transport. To Lena, Vaughn represents the life she is running away from. To Vaughn, Lena embodies the society that has rejected him. And for a very short amount of time, they experience a rare true happiness together.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Beneath Clouds Trailer (by Ivan Sen)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dannielle Hall
Lena
Damian Pitt
Vaughn
Jenna Lee Connors
Ty
Mundurra Weldon
Liam
Wayne Dargin
Boy at Service Station
Shane Dargin
Boy at Service Station
Marshall Bell
Boy at Service Station
Athol French
Kevy
Jamalla Carr
Girl with Pram
Samuel Barker
Baby in Pram
Ben Paparo
Male Police Officer
Kevin Pitt
Lena's Stepdad
Judy Duncan
Lena's Mum
Doug Crichton
Ron
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Sen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Sen
- Original Score
- Alister Spence, Ivan Sen
- Original Title
- Beneath Clouds
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, Autumn Films Pty. Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Sen
Ivan Sen
Alister Spence, Ivan Sen
Allan Collins
Karen Johnson
Douglas Cummins, Teresa-Jayne Hanlon
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Sen
Director
Ivan Sen
Writer
Karen Johnson
Editor
Alister Spence
Original Music Composer
Katrina Pickering
Costume Design
Teresa-Jayne Hanlon
Producer
Allan Collins
Director of Photography
Peter Baxter
Production Design
Ivan Sen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beneath Clouds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beneath Clouds about?
The story of Lena, the light-skinned daughter of an Aboriginal mother and Irish father and Vaughn, a Murri boy doing time in a minimum security prison in North West NSW. Dramatic events throw them together on a journey with no money and no transport. To Lena, Vaughn represents the life she is running away from. To Vaughn, Lena embodies the society that has rejected him. And for a very short amount of time, they experience a rare true happiness together.
Who directed Beneath Clouds?
Beneath Clouds was directed by Ivan Sen.
Who stars in Beneath Clouds?
The principal cast of Beneath Clouds includes Dannielle Hall, Damian Pitt, Jenna Lee Connors, Mundurra Weldon, Wayne Dargin.
When was Beneath Clouds released and how long is it?
Beneath Clouds was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Beneath Clouds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beneath Clouds was composed by Alister Spence, Ivan Sen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beneath Clouds?
Beneath Clouds holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).