Eleven Days

There were many aspects of being an immigrant and the conflict between first generation immigrants and their children, that were touched in this impressive debut by director Jaginder Singh. The beautiful landscape shots and the intricate storyline were impressive. There were specks of humour throughout the movie especially when it came to the bush pilot :). Overall a very good watch.

I was not sure what to expect from this Australian film. Initially I was attracted to it because of the great reviews. And it did not disappoint. Sure, it is not Hollywood blockbuster but don't let that keep you from watching it. A great storyline, great acting, wonderful locations keeps you wondering how it will end. Many of today's (and timeless) themes of the underdog, prejudice and differing cultures are present in this movie. And Director Jaginder Singh does a masterful storytelling job. The acting does not disappoint either. I recommend this little Australian gem. You wont be disappointed.

"Eleven Days" casts some intelligent light on the issue of prejudice from several different angles, and wraps it all in a compelling and heartfelt story of a 12 year old's arduous journey to find his brother. Jaginder Singh does a terrific job with the Australian landscape, his actors and his incidents, weaving in all the human moments beautifully. This film is well worth the time. Watch it. It will stay with you.

Eleven Days is a coming of age story in the midst of racism, violence and discrimination. You will be vested in the story from the first few scenes scenes. Two thumps up for me.

A touching story about a boy's 11 day journey across western Australia to find his brother so they can offer a prayer over their father's ashes. The film is an exploration of faith, family devotion, violence, racism and self-discovery, largely through the boy's perspective. The film is shot well and the acting is mostly solid, but it is the boy's endearing character that keeps us engaged. His journey is adventurous and compelling. The story challenges it's central character while simultaneously challenging us, and is a celebration of the human spirit.