Somewhere in the Darkness
“Sometimes . . . Imagination Is All You Have”
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In this Australian drama, a department store collapses, trapping an old man (Barry Jenkins) and a young boy (Rowan Whitt) underneath. In hopes of keeping the child calm, the man tells him a series of folk tales which teach a moral lesson while they entertain. Somewhere In The Darkness received its world premier at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival in the United States; it was later screened at Australia's Sydney Film Festival the same year. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Cast
Rowan Witt
as Frankie
Leah Purcell
as Lulu
Barry Jenkins
as Shamus
Ernie Dingo
as Cowboy Joe
Sandy Gutman
as Burt (as Austen Tayshus)
Robyn Loau
as Shiva
Su Cruickshank
as Lulu's Mother
Monica Trapaga
as Frankie's Mother
Jimmy Little
as The Bushman
Richard Morecroft
as Newsreader
Ian Turpie
as Weatherman
Jabba
as Blue Crown
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About Somewhere in the Darkness
“Sometimes . . . Imagination Is All You Have”
In this Australian drama, a department store collapses, trapping an old man (Barry Jenkins) and a young boy (Rowan Whitt) underneath. In hopes of keeping the child calm, the man tells him a series of folk tales which teach a moral lesson while they entertain. Somewhere In The Darkness received its world premier at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival in the United States; it was later screened at Australia's Sydney Film Festival the same year. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Running 94 minutes.
Somewhere in the Darkness Cast and Characters
The cast features Rowan Witt (as Frankie), Leah Purcell (as Lulu), Barry Jenkins (as Shamus), Ernie Dingo (as Cowboy Joe), and Sandy Gutman (as Burt (as Austen Tayshus)). Their performances are a major reason Somewhere in the Darkness has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Somewhere in the Darkness keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Somewhere in the Darkness?
Somewhere in the Darkness runs for 94 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Somewhere in the Darkness good? What's the rating?
Somewhere in the Darkness holds a 9.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Somewhere in the Darkness?
The main cast includes Rowan Witt, Leah Purcell, Barry Jenkins, and Ernie Dingo, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Somewhere in the Darkness available in English?
Yes — Somewhere in the Darkness was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Somewhere in the Darkness released?
Somewhere in the Darkness was released in 1999.
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What is Somewhere in the Darkness about?
Somewhere in the Darkness is a Fantasy English-language film. In this Australian drama, a department store collapses, trapping an old man (Barry Jenkins) and a young boy (Rowan Whitt) underneath. In hopes of keeping the child calm, the man tells him a series of folk tales which teach a moral lesson while they entertain. Somewhere In The Darkness received its world premier at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival in the United States; it was later screened at Australia's Sydney Film Festival the same year. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
When was Somewhere in the Darkness released?
Somewhere in the Darkness was released on January 25, 1999. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. The film was produced by Livewire Films.
Who stars in Somewhere in the Darkness?
Somewhere in the Darkness stars Rowan Witt, Leah Purcell, Barry Jenkins and Ernie Dingo. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Somewhere in the Darkness available in HD?
Yes, Somewhere in the Darkness is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.