West of Sunshine

West of Sunshine

58th TIFF: Greek Premiere

Separated from his family and caught in a cycle of gambling and debt, Jim has less than a day to repay a violent loan shark. His day is turned upside down when he must look after his young son who is on school holidays. Jim’s relationship with his son is tested as his plans to pay back the loan fail. When his last desperate effort to repay the debt puts his son’s life at risk, he must make a choice between his past and a second chance at life.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.


Direction: Jason Raftopoulos
Script: Jason Raftopoulos
Cinematography: Thom Neal
Editing: Paul Rowe
Sound: Tristan Meredith
Music: Lisa Gerrard, James Orr
Actors: Damian Hill, Ty Perhan, Arthur Angel, Kat Stewart, Faye Smythe, Tony Nikolakopoulos
Production: Exile Entertainment
Producers: Alexandros Ouzas
Art Direction: Anna Russell
Costumes: Alicia Aulsebrook
Make Up: April Rose Munro
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: Australia
Production Year: 2017
Duration: 78'

Jason Raftopoulos

Jason Raftopoulos is a film director, screenwriter and producer. His films have been shown in festivals throughout the world. His first feature film West of Sunshine had its world premiere at the 74th Venice International Film Festival (Orrizonti) to critical acclaim.

Filmography

2009 From Dope to Dalai Lama (short)
2010 Father’s Day (short)
2016 Kin (short)
2017 West of Sunshine
2023 Voices in Deep