The Drover’s Wife (2021)

Original title

The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson

Directed by

Leah Purcell

Genre

drama film, Western film, historical film

Country

Australia

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

MA15+

Rating

5.9 of 10 from 39 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1893 in the Snowy Mountains of Australia, a woman fights to protect her family from the brutal conditions of life. Alone while her drover husband is away, she confronts both natural dangers and human threats. The story focuses on her resilience and the choices she makes to survive.

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What happens

The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson, or simply The Drover's Wife, is a 2021 Australian revisionist Western film directed, written, and co-produced by Leah Purcell in her feature directorial debut. It is an adaptation of Purcell's 2016 play and a reimagining of Henry Lawson's 1892 short story. The film stars Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, and Jessica De Gouw. It tells the story of a woman and her stubborn determination to protect her family from the harshness of a life in 1893 in the Snowy Mountains. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on 18 March 2021, and was released in Australia on 5 May 2022, by Roadshow Films. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Purcell's direction and screenplay, as well as the performances of the cast (particularly those of Purcell, Collins, and De Gouw). It garnered thirteen nominations, including Best Film, at the 12th AACTA Awards, with Purcell winning Best Lead Actress. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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