Synopsis
In 1893 on an isolated property, a heavily pregnant woman named Molly Johnson and her children struggle to survive the harsh Australian landscape; her husband is gone, droving sheep in the high country. Molly then finds herself confronted by a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yadaka. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them, secrets unravel about her true identity. Meanwhile, realizing Molly’s husband is missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff becomes suspicious and sends his constable to investigate. The deadly encounter between Molly, Yadaka and the constable results in a tragic chain of events with Molly becoming a symbol of feminism and anti-racism.
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Movie Details
Germany Releases: | November 10th, 2022 (Limited), released as The Drover’s Wife: Die Legende von Molly Johnson |
Video Release: | August 19th, 2022 by Samuel Goldwyn |
Running Time: | 109 minutes |
Keywords: | 1890s, Australia, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself, Pregnant Women, Australian Aboriginals, Feminism, Sexism, Bigotry, F-Rated, F-Rated, Triple |
Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
Genre: | Western |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Production Countries: | Australia |
Languages: | English |