The Sum of Us

Jul 28, 1994

1h 40m

★ 6.7

We're all just... The Sum of Us.

Overview

A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Great Sum Film Limited Partnership

Southern Star Entertainment

The Samuel Goldwyn Company

The Sum of Us Trailers

Cast

Harry Mitchell

Jack Thompson

Jeff Mitchell

Russell Crowe

Greg

John Polson

Joyce Johnson

Deborah Kennedy

Young Jeff

Joss Moroney

Gran

Mitch Mathews

Mary

Julie Herbert

Football Coach

Des James

Footballer

Mick Campbell

Ferry Captain

Donny Muntz

Barmaid

Jan Adele

Jenny Johnson

Rebekah Elmaloglou

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