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.