Set in the maligned western suburbs of Sydney, Lebanese-Australian John gets out of gaol to discover his younger brother Charlie is caught up with drugs, hookers and crime. Charlie oscillates between the streets and school. Daily clashes between Scott and Charlie's gang escalate. This feud spills into the streets in a territory and identity battle that turns bloody.
Acting
George Basha's simmering restraint vs. Firass Dirani's chaos.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like Western Sydney streets.
Director
David Field
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
George Basha co-wrote the script based on his own teenage experiences in Sydney's gang culture.
Released four years after the 2005 Cronulla riots, it was one of the first films to confront that specific Australian wound.
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