With the help of Donald McAlpine's splendid photography, Bruce Beresford, a superb director of actors, has told the story of the Comeaway's with humour and affection, and The Fringe Dwellers should I hope appeal to a wide audience. I do wish that Beresford had made it a period piece, and set it in 1961 when the book was written, because for all its virtues it is an old-fashioned film: no mention of land's rights, no mention of politics. And yet it's sincere, beautifully made and enjoyable, and I wish it well. Definitely worth seeing.
Watch 'The Fringe Dwellers'
Friday 10 September, 7:45pm on NITV (streaming after broadcast at SBS On Demand)
M
Australia, 1986
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Director: Bruce Beresford
Starring: Kristina Nehm, Justine Saunders, Bob Maza
Source: SBS Movies
