Summaries

Located among the haunting peaks and brooding mists of Tasmania's Central Highlands, RUBY ROSE is the story of a woman's quest to break out of the isolated an demanding farm life she lives and find something challenging.

In the 20's, Ruby Rose lives alone with her husband Henry and their stepson Gem in the cold mountains of in Tasmania, Australia. While Henry hunts with Gem, Ruby stays at home missing her mother and fearing the darkness. One day, Ruby decides to travel alone to the city where her father lives in a journey of discoveries and redemption.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Details

Keywords
  • mountain
  • family relationships
  • redemption
  • australia
  • tasmania australia
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Horror
  • Drama
Release date Aug 17, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Filming locations Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia
Production companies Film Victoria Hemdale FGH

Box office

Budget $1200000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

In the wild and isolated wilderness of the Tasmanian highlands, Ruby Rose is overcome by her phobic fear of darkness. Ruby cries out to the elemental spirits that surround her. She is driven to take a harrowing journey out of the mountains to seek help from her lost grandmother.

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