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Walking on Water (2002 film)

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Walking on Water
Directed byTony Ayres
Written byRoger Monk
Produced byLiz Watts
CinematographyRobert Humphreys
Edited byReva Childs
Music byAntony Partos
Release dates
  • 10 February 2002 (2002-02-10) (Berlin)
  • 26 September 2002 (2002-09-26)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Walking on Water is a 2002 Australian drama film directed by Tony Ayres. The film explores the grief, tenderness, stupidity and humour that arises from death.

Plot summary

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When Gavin is finally buried after dying of AIDS, his close friends Charlie and Anna find themselves at odds regarding the way he died. In the weekend that passes, Gavin's estranged family come to stay, which only adds more tension to the strained household. As Charlie tries to cling to his distant partner Frank, and Anna begins a sexual affair with Gavin's married brother, the pair realize now that Gavin has gone and there is no one to keep them together, or even keep them in line.

Cast

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Awards

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Walking on Water won five Australian Film Institute awards and the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival.

Box office

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Walking on Water grossed A$350,532 at the box office in Australia.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
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