Director: Stephen Johnson
Writer: Chris Anastassiades
Starring: Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson
Released: January 28, 2021
Rating: (MA)
Runtime: 104 minutes
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Story: Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, HIGH GROUND chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara - the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other's trust, but when the truths of Travis' past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.
Cast:
Simon Baker Travis
Jacob Junior Nayinggul Gutjuk
Jack Thompson Moran
Callan Mulvey Eddy
Caren Pistorius Claire
Ryan Corr Braddock
Sean Mununggurr Baywara
Witiyana Marika Grandfather Dharrpa
Esmerelda Marimowa Gulwirri
Maximillian Johnson Bruce
John Bray Old Trooper
John Brumpton Donovan
Jimmy Cooper Narbarlam
James Demsey 'Jimmy' Croc Hunter
Frances Djubiling Old Lady