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In this atmospheric mystery thriller a young Sydney lawyer, while defending four First Nations men against a murder charge, is troubled by dreams and is drawn into an underground world, the intimations of an ancient civilization. Step by step a series of apparently random occurrences assume a disturbing pattern. The city becomes a facade for a place of ancient ritual. Cast includes Richard Chamberlain and David Gulpilil and features photography by Russell Boyd. Features a digitally restored soundtrack.
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ACMI Identifier
316750
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Religion
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Urban residence
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)