Summaries

A woman doctor Dr. Kate Munro migrates to Gannet Island off South Australia in 1927. Conflict between traditional religious values and modern scientific medicine ensues as she forms a relationship with two men who are brothers, one a grazer and one a priest. This television mini-series is in the tradition of _"Thorn Birds, The" (1983) (mini)_ and was filmed on Kangaroo Island where December Boys (2007) was shot.—Jamie Skinner

Details

Keywords
  • island
  • priest
  • tv mini series
  • christianity
  • south australia
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Oct 8, 1990
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Filming locations Lake Alexandrina, South Australia, Australia
Production companies The South Australian Film Corporation Network Ten British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC North)

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Tech specs

Runtime 4h
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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