After Dan collapses at a train station, he enlists Maxie to watch his beloved dog, Molly. Maxie develops a soft spot for her new furry companion - a dog which has a unique ability to sing in tune.
Practical Effects
Real dog somehow hitting notes — cinema history.
Production
Gritty Sydney locations, drought-stricken and gorgeous.
Director
Ned Lander
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Molly was reportedly a stray discovered by the production — no professional animal training for the singing.
Shot during the 1982-83 El Niño drought, the parched landscapes are documentary-real, not production design.