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Waiting for the Turning of the Earth

Waiting for the Turning of the Earth

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Waiting for the Turning of the Earth

2011

0h 23m

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Overview

It is not everyday that you meet a man on the beach in his pajamas. It is even less often that you find he has brought his bed with him. A gentle film about life, death and forgiveness, starring two of Australia's best loved actors.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Barry Otto

Barry Otto

Tom

Anne-Louise Lambert

Anne-Louise Lambert

Sarah

Rhys Muldoon

Rhys Muldoon

Eric

Harry Lambert

Nick

Laura Jane Emes

Lily

Maree Lowes

Daisy

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Directed by: David Giles

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