105 mins |
Rated
R16 (Violence, sexual violence, offensive language & nudity)
Directed by Stephen Johnson
Starring Ryan Corr, Jack Thompson, Caren Pistorius, Simon Baker, Callan Mulvey, Witiyana Marika, Jacob Junior Nayinggul
Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, HIGH GROUND chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara—the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other’s trust, but when the truths of Travis’ past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.
★★★★ - Screen Hub
"Unmistakable, unshakeable power emanates from this enthralling film"
"A gripping, visually spectacular revenge thriller that makes superb use of stunning landscapes while also addressing the lingering scars of colonial-era racism." - Hollywood Reporter
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Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, HIGH GROUND chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara—the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other’s trust, but when the truths of Travis’ past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.
★★★★ - Screen Hub
"Unmistakable, unshakeable power emanates from this enthralling film"
"A gripping, visually spectacular revenge thriller that makes superb use of stunning landscapes while also addressing the lingering scars of colonial-era racism." - Hollywood Reporter