
Off Country
Genres
Overview
Every year, around 3000 Indigenous students receive scholarships to attend some of Australia’s most prestigious boarding schools. It is an immense opportunity, setting many of the youngsters on a path to a bright future, but it also means they must leave their homes and communities. Over the course of a year, Off Country follows several such students, who, despite hailing from distinct nations and having vastly different circumstances, each share a commitment to doing themselves and their families proud – no matter the difficulties.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2021-08-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1
7.0
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0.0
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9.0
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0.0
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0.0
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6.7
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6.2
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6.6
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6.0
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6.5
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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8.0
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7.3
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5.9
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