Somersault

Film - 2004 - Drama, Romance

The story

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.

Directed by

Cate Shortland

Starring

Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Erik Thomson, Nathaniel Dean, Diana Glenn

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 6.7 out of 10