Little Tornadoes
2021 · Movie · 91 min · ★ 7.2 · 95% critics
In 1970s Australia, a newly single parent tries to steady family life as personal upheaval and a changing world collide. At the same time, a recent arrival from overseas searches for belonging and a fresh start in an unfamiliar place.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2022-05-12
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (4 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, emotional drama about family change and finding belonging, with a reflective 1970s backdrop; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing or lighter fare like Red Dog: True Blue.
Pros: heartfelt family drama; strong sense of time; emotional themes | Cons: slow-burn pacing; heavy subject matter; subdued tone
Themes
- australia
- historical
- historical drama
- social issues
- thoughtful
- rural
- italian immigrant
- celebratory
Cast & crew
Mark Leonard Winter
as Leo
Robert Menzies
as Jim
Silvia Colloca
as Maria
- FM
Fabio Motta
as Tony
- ML
Minnie Liszukiewicz
as Maudey
- FL
Freddy Liszukiewicz
as Jack
Anya Beyersdorf
as Camille
Edwina Wren
as Betty
Julie McGregor
as Mrs Baker
- RD
Rory Dempsey
as Young Leo
Directed by Aaron Wilson