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Somersault

Somersault

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 19, 2004

Runtime

1h 45m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

62%

Original Title

Somersault

Production Companies

Showtime Australia, Red Carpet Productions, Fortissimo Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Finance Corporation

Director

Cate Shortland

Revenue

$1,482,316

Description

Australian teenager Heidi is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. Upon meeting Joe at a bar, she pursues a relationship with him and tries to find something resembling a normal home life. Heidi makes small strides by getting a job and finding a place to stay, but her relationship with Joe must overcome more than its share of hurdles.