Answered by Fire (2006)
Mark Waldman (David Wenham) is an Australian policeman who volunteers for the United Nations mission in East Timor. Put in charge of the Civilian Police at the UN base in Nunura, he meets Julie Fortin (Isabelle Blais), a Canadian policewoman on her first overseas mission, and Ismenio Soares (Alex Tilman), the young Timorese translator assigned to work with the unit. Mark and Julie are unarmed and emotionally unprepared for the brutal reality of Timor, while Ismenio is cynical about whether the UN can prevent what seems an inevitable, bloody end to the process. Against growing intimidation and violence from the Indonesians and East Timorese militia, they work to get the Timorese registered to vote. Ismenio's fears are realised when the vote goes pro-independence, the country is set alight and the UN evacuates. Mark and Julie are forced to abandon Ismenio and his family to a nightmarish fate at the hands of the Indonesian military and its murderous militias.
Cast
- David Wenham - Mark Waldman
- Isabelle Blais - Julie Fortin
- Fatima Almeida - Madalena Soares
- Damien Garvey - Ron Nestovic
- Srisacd Sacdpraseuth - Komsan
- Deobia Oparei - Victor
- Ron White - Bill
- Patrick Williams - UN Electoral Officer
- Toni Scanlan - Robyn Bridekirk
- Linda Cropper - Liz Savage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Answered by Fire about?
- Mark Waldman (David Wenham) is an Australian policeman who volunteers for the United Nations mission in East Timor. Put in charge of the Civilian Police at the UN base in Nunura, he meets Julie Fortin (Isabelle Blais), a Canadian policewoman on her first overseas mission, and Ismenio Soares (Alex Tilman), the young Timorese translator assigned to work with the unit. Mark and Julie are unarmed and emotionally unprepared for the brutal reality of Timor, while Ismenio is cynical about whether the UN can prevent what seems an inevitable, bloody end to the process. Against growing intimidation and violence from the Indonesians and East Timorese militia, they work to get the Timorese registered to vote. Ismenio's fears are realised when the vote goes pro-independence, the country is set alight and the UN evacuates. Mark and Julie are forced to abandon Ismenio and his family to a nightmarish fate at the hands of the Indonesian military and its murderous militias.
- Who directed Answered by Fire?
- Answered by Fire was directed by Jessica Hobbs.
- Who stars in Answered by Fire?
- Answered by Fire stars David Wenham, Isabelle Blais, Fatima Almeida, Damien Garvey, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth, Deobia Oparei.
- How long is Answered by Fire?
- Answered by Fire has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
- What genre is Answered by Fire?
- Answered by Fire is a Drama film.