Summaries

A young gay doctor decides to move from the city to the country to further his career. His partner, an ex-actor takes a camera along with them and films their experience.

The film began production when Dr Vincent Cornelisse decided to leave urban Brisbane and move to country Queensland in order to further his career. However, Vincent wouldn't do this without his partner, Jonathan Duffy. Neither of the two had ever lived in a country town and were excited about the scene change but nervous about how they would be received because they are a gay couple. A friend jokingly suggested that Jonathan should film their experience in case they were murdered. Jonathan decided to do this, not because he thought they would be in danger, because he believed that it was going to be a positive and enlightening journey. The Doctor's Wife explores their journey through Jonathan's eyes.—Anonymous

Dr Vincent Cornelisse is a gay doctor who met his partner Jonathan Duffy on a bridge during his last few weeks of medical school. The pair are in a monogamous, committed relationship and enjoy their life in the city of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Their story takes an interesting turn when Vincent reveals to Jonathan that he would like to move to country Queensland in order to pay back a scholarship he received in medical school. Jonathan is nervous about the possible change, mainly because country Queensland is well-known in gay and lesbian circles as one of the most homophobic places in Australia. They decide to take the plunge and move to the small rural community of Mundubbera. Jonathan films their journey as they attempt to become part of the community. This story shows a couple who are determined to become more than a concept to a community that hadn't known many gay people. Jonathan and Vincent become very much embraced by the community through their hard work and charming personalities.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • australia
  • gay
  • doctor
  • queensland australia
  • gay doctor
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 12, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Australia
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Mundubbera, Queensland, Australia
Production companies Just Off Centre Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
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