Satellite Boy - A film about family, country and belonging.

A film about family, country and belonging.

Discovered this movie today. Was feeling a bit tired and foggy, but decided to travel in and pay $10 for parking(!) 

But it was all worth it. A vivid portrayal of life in the far north Kimberley area in a mining area. The juxtaposition of life more or less in the wild to the luxury of our western Australian homes was quite confronting. The young runaway boys are so well played too. Definitely not as confronting as Samson and Delilah, but still unflinching. 

David Gulpilil is mystical and humble in his role as the elder statesman. 

Family life is a struggle and ripe with conflict and bitter tears are shed. There is no perfect family way of life and this movie shows to go where the heart is.