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Director: Cate Shortland
Genres: Psychological Drama, Coming-of-Age, Drama
Released Date: October 28, 2005 (USA
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Summary:
Heidi (Abbie Cornish) is a pretty teenager who leaves home after getting caught making out with her mother's boyfriend. She impulsively travels to Jindabyne, a snowy ski resort town, because she once met a man from there who said she should call him if she was ever in town. When that connection doesn't materialize, Heidi is forced to fend for herself with little money. Her first... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Abbie Cornish - (Heidi)
Sam Worthington - (Joe)
Lynette Curran - (Irene)
Erik Thomson - (Richard)
Hollie Andrew - (Bianca)
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Review:
On its surface, Cate_Shortland's quietly mesmerizing feature debut, Somersault, wouldn't seem to bring much originality to the troubled-teenage-girl-coming-of-age subgenre. It has all the requisite plot points and stock characters -- the sullen, handsome romantic interest, just smart enough to be a misfit; his obnoxious buddy; the kindly o... Continue >>

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