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Cast
Jeremy Irons
as Edouard Pierson
Fanny Ardant
as Jeanne Gauthier
Tchéky Karyo
as Julian Pierson
Agnès Soral
as Agnès Deckers
Hélène Surgère
as Odette Pierson
Danielle Lyttleton
as Saturday Pierson
Maxime Laloux
as François Gauthier
Patrick Bauchau
as André Gauthier
Dorothy Alison
as Doreen Swanson
Denys Hawthorne
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1989
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorJean-Jacques Andrien
WritersJean Gruault, Jacques Audiard, Jean-Jacques Andrien
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAustralia
About Australia
Following a stint as a WWII fighter pilot, Belgian-born Edouard falls in love with an Indonesian woman, has a daughter with her and immigrates to Australia, all without the knowledge of his family back home. Years later, his love has passed away, and he's raising his daughter on his own. When his brother calls seeking help with his failing wool-processing company, Edouard agrees to temporarily return home to aid him.
Directed by Jean-Jacques Andrien, Australia leans on a strong ensemble — Jeremy Irons, Fanny Ardant, Tchéky Karyo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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