Warwick Thornton cast his own brother Scott in the film as Gonzo, despite his sibling being an alcoholic since the age of 16. Thornton insisted that his brother go into rehab before starting on the movie. Scott managed to clean up for the film but relapsed back into alcoholism two weeks after shooting completed.
Australia's official submission to 82nd Academy Award's Foreign Language in 2010. Made the shortlist of 9 films.
Warwick Thornton always planned to have Mitjili Napanangka Gibson in his film. Only trouble was that Gibson can't read and English is not her native language.
Warwick Thornton had to warn his two leading actors to refrain from indulging too much with the on-set catering as both were starting to put on weight.
The average Australian Aboriginal speaks between 6 and 8 different languages, of which English is usually the 8th.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
