Opal Dream (2006)
Some things have to be believed to be seen
Pobby & Dingan are invisible. They live in an opal town in Australia and are friends with Kellyanne, the 9 year-old daughter of an opal miner. The film tells the story of the bizarre and inexplicable disappearance of Pobby & Dingan, Kellyanne's imaginary friends, and the impact this has on her family and the whole town. The story is told through the eyes of Kellyanne's 11 years old brother Ashmol.
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: July 12, 2006
Cast
- Sapphire Blossom - Kellyanne Williamson
- Christian Byers - Ashmol Williamson
- Vince Colosimo - Rex Williamson
- Jacqueline McKenzie - Annie Williamson
- Robert Morgan - Sid
- Anna Linarello - Betsy
- Denise Roberts - Vera Dunkley
- Peter Callan - Dan Dunkley
Screenplay
- Ben Rice (Screenplay)
- Phil Traill (Screenplay)
- Peter Cattaneo (Screenplay)
- Ben Rice (Novel)
Music: Dario Marianelli
Cinematography: Robert Humphreys
Editing: Jim Clark, Nicolas Gaster
Production: Renaissance Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $140,666
Original Language: en
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
australia, terminal illness, imaginary friend, miner, based on children's book, opal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Opal Dream about?
- Pobby & Dingan are invisible. They live in an opal town in Australia and are friends with Kellyanne, the 9 year-old daughter of an opal miner. The film tells the story of the bizarre and inexplicable disappearance of Pobby & Dingan, Kellyanne's imaginary friends, and the impact this has on her family and the whole town. The story is told through the eyes of Kellyanne's 11 years old brother Ashmol.
- Who directed Opal Dream?
- Opal Dream was directed by Peter Cattaneo.
- Who stars in Opal Dream?
- Opal Dream stars Sapphire Blossom, Christian Byers, Vince Colosimo, Jacqueline McKenzie, Robert Morgan, Anna Linarello.
- How long is Opal Dream?
- Opal Dream has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Opal Dream?
- Opal Dream is a Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Opal Dream?
- Opal Dream had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Opal Dream gross?
- Opal Dream grossed $140,666 worldwide.
- Where was Opal Dream produced?
- Opal Dream was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Opal Dream?
- The themes of Opal Dream include: Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.