In 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.In 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.In 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.
- Awards
- 23 wins & 25 nominations
Lorna Lesley
- Miss Thomas
- (as Lorna Leslie)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEverlyn Sampi (Molly Craig) ran away twice during filming. In one instance, she was found in a phone booth, trying to buy tickets back to Broome.
- GoofsThe speech in the film to a Perth ladies charity society by actor Kenneth Branagh, playing A.O. Neville, was never made by the real Neville. The words did not come from a transcript found in any historical archive but were created for the film by screenwriter Christine Olsen.
- Quotes
Daisy Kadibill: [after Molly lifts Daisy up to a bird's nest to gather some eggs to eat] Three of them!
Molly Craig: Perfect. One for you, one for me, and one for both of us!
- Crazy creditsThe painting songs sung by the Walpiri, Amatjere and Wangajunka women were not sacred songs, but were songs able to be performed in public.
- ConnectionsEdited from A Steam Train Passes (1974)
- SoundtracksNgankarrparni
(Sky Blue Reprise) (2002)
Written by Peter Gabriel
Featured by The Blind Boys of Alabama, Myarn Lawford (as Myarn) and Ningali Lawford
Featured review
Superb and Devastating
Yes we've seen children-on-the-run films, but such glib commentary demeans this true life drama and its implications in real life. This magnificent and tragic story is yet another must-see in re:the little holocausts that have gone on, even in the most "civilized" nations - in this case Australia. What a touching story of three girls, marvelously portrayed by unknown young actresses, who escape from a horrific government policy, initiated by white supremacist Australia pre-Hitler and Nazi Germany. It is odd to say this is beautifully filmed in the Australian outback... and Kenneth Brannagh, echoing his recent portrayal as Heydrich in "Conspiracy", plays white evil incarnate - a prim bureaucrat diligently doing his government job's mandate - to cleanse Australia of "half breeds" in a most heinous (if not deadly) fashion. It is compelling from beginning to end, and the epilogue is most chilling and bittersweet. Superior and meaningful film making.
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- Bobbygoode
- Jan 17, 2003
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Rabbit Proof Fence
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,199,600
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $88,352
- Dec 1, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $16,220,968
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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