Somersault

2004, Gay & lesbian/Drama, 1h 45m

68 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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A poignant coming-of-age tale marked by a breakout lead performance from Abbie Cornish and a successful directorial debut from Cate Shortland. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Australian teenager Heidi (Abbie Cornish) is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. Upon meeting Joe (Sam Worthington) at a bar, she pursues a relationship with him and tries to find something resembling a normal home life. Heidi makes small strides by getting a job and finding a place to stay, but her relationship with Joe must overcome more than its share of hurdles.
  • Genre:
    Gay & lesbian, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Cate Shortland
  • Writer:
    Cate Shortland
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $91.9K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Red Carpet Productions Pty. Ltd
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Abbie Cornish
Heidi
Sam Worthington
Joe
Lynette Curran
Irene
Erik Thomson
Richard
Hollie Andrew
Bianca
Leah Purcell
Diane
Olivia Pigeot
Nicole
Blake Pittman
Karl
Nathaniel Dean
Stuart
Paul Gleeson
Roy
Justin Martin
Guy
Damian de Montemas
Adam
Cate Shortland
Director
Cate Shortland
Writer
Antony Anderson
Executive Producer
Jan Chapman
Executive Producer
Robert Humphreys
Cinematographer
Scott Gray
Film Editor
Nikki Barrett
Casting
Melinda Doring
Production Design
Janie Parker
Art Direction
Glen W. Johnson
Set Decoration
Emily Seresin
Costume Designer
Libby Sharpe
Unit Production Manager
John Martin
Assistant Director
Decoder Ring
Original Music
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