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Their parents deserted them.... but they kept it a secret!

3 young children living in commission flats in Melbourne are left to try and fend for themselves, after their alcoholic Dad leaves them.

1h 30m1981

English

Crew and Cast

John ColquhounDirector
Howard KloesterRichard
Linda HartleyTrishTamblyn LordTamblyn LordChris
Bunney BrookeMrs. Lewis
Bruce KerrForbes TownsendMax CullenMax CullenStanKerry ArmstrongKerry ArmstrongCherylVince D'AmicoVince D'AmicoSilvioJan FriedlJan FriedlMrs. FletcherGeorge MallabyGeorge MallabyMagistrate
Peggy NichollsMrs. Barker
Helen NoonanConcettaCandy RaymondCandy RaymondRobin Hart
Bill RoseProsecuter

Storyline

3 young children living in commission flats in Melbourne are left to try and fend for themselves, after their alcoholic Dad leaves them.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
11 February 1981
Runtime
1h 30m

Production

Director
John Colquhoun
Writers
Judith Colquhoun
Countries
Australia

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English