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A dead mom, a creepy uncle, and a 52-minute spiral you can't unsee.
TMDB
64
Rotten Tomatoes
87
Audience Score
87
Watch(US)

Stranded (2006)

Aussie GothicAwkwardly hilariousFamily dinner from hell

Overview

Drama

How long does it take before the abnormal seems normal? Death, love and family values are all up for re-negotiation in this dark and unusual black comedy about a girl trying to start a new life for herself after the loss of her mother.

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Grief as performanceInherited dysfunctionThe absurdity of mourning rituals

Standout Aspects

Acting

Emma Lung's deadpan descent into family madness.

Writing

Dialogue that makes you laugh then feel guilty.

Best for:Solo: You need to sit alone and process what just happened.·Rewatch: Catch every uncomfortable glance you missed first time.
Heads up:Emotional: Processing fresh grief while relatives implode around you.·Disturbing: Uncle Rex's boundary issues escalate fast.
Stuart McDonald

Director

Stuart McDonald

ReleasedApr 4, 2006
Runtime52m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Circe Films

Top Cast

Emma Lung

Emma Lung

Claudia

Emily Browning

Emily Browning

Penny

Robert Morgan

Robert Morgan

Rex

David Hoflin

David Hoflin

Cam

Nicki Wendt

Nicki Wendt

Linda

Damien Richardson

Damien Richardson

Eager Vinnie

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Teddy

Maggie Miles

Maggie Miles

Aunty Jasmine

Sonya Suares

Sonya Suares

Nanny

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Emily Browning's last Australian role before Hollywood came calling for Lemony Snicket and Sucker Punch.

Cultural

Stuart McDonald cut his teeth on Australian TV's darkest comedies; this short predates the 'sadcom' boom by a decade.

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