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The Last Daughter
The Last Daughter

The Last Daughter

Healing is hidden in the past.

Genres

Documentary

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Brenda’s first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family. Decades later, she feels disconnected from both halves of her life, so she goes searching for the foster family with whom she had lost contact. Along the way she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the possibility of deeper connections to family and culture.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

15 June 2023

Country

Australia

Cast

Brenda Matthews

Brenda Matthews

Mark Matthews

Mark Matthews

Brenda Simon

Brenda Simon

Connie Ockers

Connie Ockers

Mac Ockers

Mac Ockers

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