The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson (2021)

  • NR
  • 03/19/2021 (US)
  • Drama, Western, Thriller
  • 1h 49m

Overview

In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she finds a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yakada wounded on her property. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them he reveals secrets about her true identity. Realizing Molly’s husband is actually missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff starts being suspicious and sends his constable to investigate.

Leah Purcell

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Leah Purcell's headshot

Leah Purcell

Molly Johnson
Rob Collins's headshot

Rob Collins

Yakada
Sam Reid's headshot

Sam Reid

Nate Clintoff
Jessica De Gouw's headshot

Jessica De Gouw

Louisa
Malachi Dower-Roberts's headshot

Malachi Dower-Roberts

Danny Johnson
Benedict Hardie's headshot

Benedict Hardie

Leslie
Harry Greenwood's headshot

Harry Greenwood

John MaPharlen
Nicholas Hope's headshot

Nicholas Hope

Judge Eisenmangher

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