Sunshine
Series Overview
This drama mini-series follows a group of friends from the South Sudanese community living in Sunshine, a suburb in the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. The young men get entangled in a crime as they are hoping to make it as professional basketball players.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Wed, Oct 18, 2017
Elise McCredieLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Relations between Jacob and Eddie remain strained amid premiership celebrations in Sunshine. The arrival in town of a Talent Scout from the US convinces Eddie that he must face up to the mistake from his past in order to heal the wounded Jacob and free him to perform at his best.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Wally Elnour
Jacob Garang
Anthony LaPaglia
Eddie
Melanie Lynskey
Zara Skelton
Autiak Aweteek
Santino Dut
Ror da Poet
Deng Deng
Kim Gyngell
Rev. Neil 'The Peacock' Skelton
Nick Perry
Dazzler
Ana Boal
Mari Garang
Jufia Ajobong
Grace Garang
Tiarnie Coupland
Elly Messina
Freya Stafford
Freya Messina
Vince Colosimo
Tony Messina
Paul Ireland
Det. Snr. Sgt. Ian Sloane
Leah Vandenberg
Det. Snr. Constable Jaya Prasad
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daina Reid
Ian Collie, Lisa Cox, Rachael Turk
Bruce Young
Department Leadership Roster
Daina Reid
Director
Ian Collie
Writer
Lisa Cox
Writer
Rachael Turk
Writer
Bruce Young
Director of Photography
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 Sunshine
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What is Sunshine about?
This drama mini-series follows a group of friends from the South Sudanese community living in Sunshine, a suburb in the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. The young men get entangled in a crime as they are hoping to make it as professional basketball players.
How many seasons does Sunshine have?
Sunshine comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sunshine?
Key cast members in Sunshine include Wally Elnour, Anthony LaPaglia, Melanie Lynskey, Autiak Aweteek, Ror da Poet.
Who created or directed Sunshine?
Sunshine was developed and directed by Daina Reid.