Just a Farmer (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Simon Lyndon
Writer: Leila McDougall
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Leila McDougall, Sean McDougall
Co-Producer: Rachael Morrow, Simon Lyndon
Executive Producer: Bree Eakin, David Gregory, Leila McDougall, Sean McDougall, Shaun Miller
Companies: VAM Paddock Productions
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: farmer suicide, mental health, powerful, rural area
Story
After her husband's sudden death, Alison is left to manage their ailing farm and care for her alcoholic father-in-law while dealing with her own grief. Struggling to keep the farm afloat amidst financial strain and generational trauma, she must navigate rural life's challenges, seeking support from her community. As she fights to preserve her family's legacy, Alison learns resilience and finds love again in the unlikeliest of places.
Summary
'Just a Farmer' is an evocative Australian drama set in a close-knit rural community, centering around Alison, who grapples with the aftermath of her husband's death. Left to manage their failing farm and care for her alcoholic father-in-law, she confronts generational trauma, mental health struggles, and financial hardship. Director Simon Lyndon masterfully portrays the resilience of rural communities as they rally around Alison, helping her forge a new path while preserving her family's heritage. This powerful film serves as a poignant exploration of grief, love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of those who call the outback home.
