Summaries

In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.

Details

Keywords
  • friendship
  • 1970s
  • brother brother relationship
  • australia
  • australian surfing
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date May 1, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Filming locations Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
Production companies World Wide Mind

Box office

Budget $11000000
Gross worldwide $1135498

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 53m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

In the early 1960s the broke and fatherless Fisher family drift across the southern coast of Australia looking for a place they can call home. Jimmy nearly drowns in an accident and becomes withdrawn from the traumatic experience. Elder brother Andy fights to protect Jimmy from tough local kids while their mother, Anna, fights to put food on the table. Andy and Jimmy are inspired by a local surf photographer, JB to create their own surf gear.After struggling to gain acceptance by the local surf community, the two brothers then struggle to realize their dream: building a lifestyle and business out of the sport they love.

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