Adapted by Tim Winton from his award-winning novel, the acclaimed Australian miniseries Cloudstreet debuts on DVD from Acorn Media onSeptember 4, 2012. Exquisitely filmed with an outstanding ensemble cast led by Kerry Fox (An Angel at My Table) and Essie Davis (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries),Cloudstreet broadcast on Ovation in April 2012 as part of their “The Best You’ve Never Seen” premieres, and the miniseries was nominated for eight Australian Film Institute awards, including best miniseries. Set around Perth from 1943–1963, it tells the story of two rural families, each scarred by catastrophe, who end up sharing a large, ramshackle house that shudders and groans with memories of its own. The DVD 3-disc set includes all six-episodes and a bonus disc with five behind-the-scenes segments ($49.99, AcornOnline.com).
The Lambs are hardworking, God-fearing, and devastated by a horrific accident. The Pickles are luckless and derelict, blown by the winds of fate and their own bad decisions. The families couldn’t be more different, yet they find common ground beneath the same roof. Years pass and they stay together, shouting, brawling, laughing, loving, and enduring.
The Australian Society of Authors recently designated Cloudstreet the most popular Australian novel.
BONUS: Behind-the-scenes segments including Adapting an Australian Classic (41 min.), Creating the World of Cloudstreet (7 min.), From Novel to Script to Screen (7 min.), Creating the Magic (6 min.), Creating the Music (6 min.), and more
Cloudstreet is period drama at its best. Set in Perth Australia between 1943-1963, this mini series introduces you to two rural families struggling with grief and loss. They stumble upon a beautiful old home, and despite their differences, they live together for twenty years under the same roof. There are moments that will make you laugh and moments that will make you cry as you see all these unlikely companions have to endure. The cast is suburb and the costumes are fitting for the era. You really like you're a part of the family as you watch them deal with the daily trails of a difficult life. The series is based on a best selling Australian novel of the same title, and I know that know I am going to have to read the book as well!
If you want to get the advantage a mini series that will leave you on the breathless from the drama and suspense of the old world, than this is the box set for you. You can order Cloudstreet for only $49.99 at Acorn Media.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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