Christmas, 1970, and things look grim for Peter, Robert, Rita and Dad. As their expectant mother spells it out, a terminally ill grandparent, unemployed father, big eared grumpy guest and a present for two that has to be shared between three. Things are bound to go wrong, as they are astutely observed by eldest son, Robert. Cast includes Tina Owens, Michael and Jason Condon, Rodney Sharp and Tara Dixon.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
315509
Language
English
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Christmas
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christmas
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)