Romulus, My Father

May 31, 2007

1h 44m

★ 5.7

Overview

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Arenafilm

Madman Entertainment

Australian Film Commission

Film Victoria

New South Wales Film & Television Office

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Cast

Romulus

Eric Bana

Christina

Franka Potente

Hora

Marton Csokas

Raimond

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Mitru

Russell Dykstra

Vacek

Jacek Koman

Tom Lillie

Terry Norris

Mrs. Lillie

Alethea McGrath

Miss Collard

Esme Melville

Teacher

Nick Peace

Alice

Madeleine Greaves

Headmaster

Rhys McConnochie

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