Acting
Takis Emmanuel's smoldering restraint vs. Wendy Hughes' brittle hope.
Cinematography
Bleached Australian light making everything feel temporary.
Direction
Paul Cox at his most painfully intimate.
Director
Paul Cox
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Takis Emmanuel was a real Greek sailor Paul Cox discovered working on ships in Melbourne; this was his only major film role.
Made during Australia's 'multicultural' cinema wave, it was rare for centering immigrant desire rather than assimilation narratives.
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