Mullet (film)

Mullet is an Australian film released in 2001, written and directed by David Caesar, and starring Ben Mendelsohn, Susie Porter and Andrew S. Gilbert.

Related Topics:
Australian film - 2001 - David Caesar - Ben Mendelsohn - Susie Porter - Andrew S. Gilbert

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In the film, Eddie (Ben Mendelsohn) returns to his home town on the south coast of New South Wales. Having left for the city without explanation a few years previously, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life and fit back in to the lives of those he left, including his ex-girlfriend Tully (Susie Porter) and brother Pete (Andrew S. Gilbert). The title of the film comes from Eddie's nickname and from his half-arsed attempts to make a living poaching mullet.

Related Topics:
New South Wales - Poaching - Mullet

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The film succeeds in a very human portrayal of the difficulties in living on the fringe of a close-knit community. The drama of the developing relationships is supported by very dry comedy (archetypical Australian humour) and detailed but understated design.

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