

50 Ways of Saying Fabulous
It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.
Genres
Overview
Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$4800
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2005-09-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
5.5
Andrew Paterson
Billy / Lana (Billy)
Harriet Beattie
Lou / Brad (Lou)
Jay Collins
Roy
Georgia McNeil
Babe
Michael Dorman
Jamie
Rima Te Wiata
Evey
George Mason
Arch
Ross McKellar
Matt
Stephanie McKellar-Smith
Reebie
David Sullivan
Stuart
Ben Short
Glen
Michelle O'Brien
Belinda Pepper
Fiona Edgar
Teacher
Kevin Wymer
Mr. Schulter
Ian Fraser
Referee
Wayne Fulton
Dunedin Coach
Gary Wilson
Local Coach
Jim Rowe
Bus Driver
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