Just a Farmer (2024)
Alison, left to manage an ailing farm and an alcoholic father-in-law after her husband’s sudden death, navigates the challenges of rural life. The film explores generational trauma, love, loss, and the undeniable resilience of a farming community in the face of tragedy.
Director: Simon Lyndon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: March 21, 2024
Cast
- Leila McDougall - Alison
- Joel Jackson - Alec
- Robert Taylor - Owen
- Susan Prior - Kathryn
- Oliver Overton - Eric
- Vivian McDougall - Sally
- Damian Walshe-Howling - Oliver
- Trevor Jamieson - Pat
- Louise Siversen - Jackie
- Simon Lyndon - Sam
Screenplay
Music: Bryony Marks
Cinematography: Gavin-John Head
Editing: Ashlee Lukas
Production: VAM Paddock Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
rural area, mental health, farmer suicide, powerful
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Just a Farmer about?
- Alison, left to manage an ailing farm and an alcoholic father-in-law after her husband’s sudden death, navigates the challenges of rural life. The film explores generational trauma, love, loss, and the undeniable resilience of a farming community in the face of tragedy.
- Who directed Just a Farmer?
- Just a Farmer was directed by Simon Lyndon.
- Who stars in Just a Farmer?
- Just a Farmer stars Leila McDougall, Joel Jackson, Robert Taylor, Susan Prior, Oliver Overton, Vivian McDougall.
- How long is Just a Farmer?
- Just a Farmer has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Just a Farmer?
- Just a Farmer is a Drama film.
- Where was Just a Farmer produced?
- Just a Farmer was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Just a Farmer?
- The themes of Just a Farmer include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.