Somersault
"Love can turn you upside down."
Originally released in 2004. Somersault is a drama/romance film. directed by Cate Shortland.
Starring Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, and Lynette Curran
Synopsis
Australian teenager Heidi is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. Upon meeting Joe at a bar, she pursues a relationship with him and tries to find something resembling a normal home life. Heidi makes small strides by getting a job and finding a place to stay, but her relationship with Joe must overcome more than its share of hurdles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (108 votes)
Box Office
$1.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,482,316
Production Companies
- Showtime Australia
- Red Carpet Productions
- Fortissimo Films
- New South Wales Film & Television Office
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somersault about?
Australian teenager Heidi is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. ...
Who directed Somersault?
Somersault was directed by Cate Shortland.
How long is Somersault?
Somersault has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Somersault released?
Somersault was released on June 19, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Somersault?
The main cast of Somersault includes Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Erik Thomson, Nathaniel Dean.
Is Somersault worth watching?
Somersault has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 108 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.