Little Tornadoes

Little Tornadoes

1970s Australia, a changing country, a family at a turning point.

2022•1h 31m•7.2/10

DramaFamilyHistoryWar

Ratings

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7.2/10(4)

A poignant drama set in 1970s Australia about a newly-single father’s efforts to weather the turbulence of change – in his life and in the world around him – while a new immigrant endeavours to find her place in a foreign land.

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Production

Left-Handed Productions, Avenue Road Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Mark Leonard Winter

Mark Leonard Winter

Leo

Robert Menzies

Robert Menzies

Jim

Silvia Colloca

Silvia Colloca

Maria

Fabio Motta

Tony

Minnie Liszukiewicz

Maudey

Freddy Liszukiewicz

Jack

Anya Beyersdorf

Anya Beyersdorf

Camille

Edwina Wren

Edwina Wren

Betty

Julie McGregor

Julie McGregor

Mrs Baker

Rory Dempsey

Young Leo

Khan Chittenden

Khan Chittenden

Young Jim

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