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What About Sal?
What About Sal?

What About Sal?

Genres

Drama

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With his mother dying of lung cancer, Sal, in his 30's and with Down Syndrome, embarks on a journey to find his father - a rock band singer that his mother had a one-night stand with - 30 years ago.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

97 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

25 April 2024

Country

Australia

Cast

Gerard O'Dwyer

Gerard O'Dwyer

Sal

John Jarratt

John Jarratt

Tommy

Kaarin Fairfax

Kaarin Fairfax

Sophie

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Geoff

Peter Hehir

Peter Hehir

Dr. O'Hara

Justin Banks

Justin Banks

Constable Gary

Chad R. Bennett

Chad R. Bennett

Marley

Dominic Cabusi

Dominic Cabusi

Bass Player

Sarah Foukas

Sarah Foukas

Dr. 2

Pearl Herbert

Pearl Herbert

Pearl

Ric Herbert

Ric Herbert

Herbie

Camilla Ah Kin

Camilla Ah Kin

Suzanna

Veronica McKenna

Veronica McKenna

Nurse 1

James Penny

James Penny

Nelson

Kurt Ramjan

Kurt Ramjan

Musician

Joanne Samuel

Joanne Samuel

Alice

Samuel Shergold

Samuel Shergold

Drummer

Milena Spadijer

Milena Spadijer

Nurse

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