Summary When the small town of Minyaka suffers from a drought, a kind and mysterious stranger offers to make it rain by playing his flute; under the condition that he be paid. But after Fluteman makes it rain, and even stops it; the town council, blind by their greed and pride, refuse to pay him. Fluteman stands before the town and warns them of a curse he would bring; and so the next day the school playground fades into silence as all the children disappear into the bush... except one. View more details
Directed : Peter Maxwell
Written : Charles Stamp Robert Browning
Stars : John Jarratt Aileen Britton Michael Caton Emil Minty
Genres : Drama
Release date : Nov 23, 1982
Countries of origin : Australia
Language : English
Filming locations : St Albans, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies : Independent Productions
Summary When the small town of Minyaka suffers from a drought, a kind and mysterious stranger offers to make it rain by playing his flute; under the condition that he be paid. But after Fluteman makes it rain, and even stops it; the town council, blind by their greed and pride, refuse to pay him. Fluteman stands before the town and warns them of a curse he would bring; and so the next day the school playground fades into silence as all the children disappear into the bush... except one. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Nov 23, 1982
Countries of origin : Australia
Language : English
Filming locations : St Albans, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies : Independent Productions
