Unfinished sky: a gripping drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat and tugs at your heart. Top entertainment, says Elizabeth Joyce

Lamp, The, June, 2008 by Elizabeth Joyce

The Lamp's rating **** Unfinished Sky opens on 19 June.

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A frightened woman appears on the property of a reclusive Queensland farmer. Neither can speak the other's language. Both are hiding from something. As their trust and affection for one another grows, secrets are revealed which could endanger them both.

This Australian film is 90 minutes of top entertainment; a gripping mixture of drama and relationship development. Written and directed by Peter Duncan, Unfinished Sky also touches on darker issues that resonate in our society.

Farmer John Woldring (William McInnes) discovers a troubled woman miles from home, injured and unable to speak English. Somewhat reluctantly, John restores Tahmeena (Monic Hendrickx) to health, slowly gaining her trust and learning more about her past, whilst coming to terms with his own.

Still grieving the loss of his own wife, John has all but given up--withdrawing deep into the familiar routine of life on the family farm. He is strong, but remote. Tahmeena's sudden arrival reawakens John, jolting him into a world he does not yet fully understand. When John begins to suspect the owner of a local pub is connected to Tahmeena's earlier assault, he makes a decision to keep her whereabouts hidden until he can help her to safety.

Set against the rural beauty of south east Queensland, Unfinished Sky is a superbly layered drama, with a surprising, emotional and thrilling climax that keeps you on the edge of your seat and tugs at your heart.

My husband, Ken and I really enjoyed it. We felt like Margaret Pomerance and David Strattan and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. It's a really good film and, even better, it's Australian--a must see.

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Review by Elizabeth Joyce, RN, Shoalhaven District Hospital