The Travellers
Special Rotary Polio Movie Premier
This year, Rotary has partnered with Sony Pictures and The Friends of the Liberty theatre to bring an exciting new Australian movie release for this year’s Polio Movie Event.
Synopsis
The further we go, the closer we become.
From legendary Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford - the acclaimed director behind four-time Oscar winning dramedy ‘Driving Miss Daisy’, as well as ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ and ‘Ladies in Black’ - comes the poignant, funny and heartwarming family story, THE TRAVELLERS.
When charismatic stage designer Stephen Seary (Luke Bracey) returns to his small hometown in Australia to say goodbye to his dying mother, what was meant to be a brief visit unravels into a whirlwind of chaos, drama, and at times downright funny moments. As Stephen navigates family responsibilities, a difficult relationship with his father (Bryan Brown), run-ins with old friends and past lovers, and a ticking clock to return to Europe for a major opera production, he’s forced to confront what truly matters.
Shot in regional WA with support from Screen Australia, the family drama stars celebrated Aussie actors Luke Bracey, Bryan Brown and Susie Porter. It’s a moving portrait of family, identity, and the inescapable pull of home.
Movie Information
Release Date
Thursday, 9th October 2025
Duration
97 MIN
Rating
M
Director
Bruce Beresford
Cast
Bryan Brown, Luke Bracey, Susie Porter
Genre
Drama