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The Echo of Thunder

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After the death of her mother, Lara Ritchie (Lauren Hewett) goes to stay with her father, Larry (Jamey Sheridan), who lives on a farm in Australia with his new wife, Gladwyn (Judy Davis), and their three children. Larry's family is uncomfortable at first around Lara, whom Gladwyn treats differently from her biological offspring. Easing the transition along is Thunderwith, a dog who becomes a friend to Lara, helping her forgive and connect to the relative strangers who make up her new family.

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Jess T 03/17/2023 Loved this movie for many years, a true Australian classic, stellar cast, especially Emily Browning as Opal. Loved the storyline, a real family oriented feel good movie. See more 09/09/2011 Very good Australian family film- a young girl who has recently lost her mother moves in with her estranged father and his family at their local farm. Coming of Age story. See more 08/09/2010 Based on Libby Hathorn's award-winning novel (Thunderwith) and directed by Emmy Award-winner Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), this rich film vividly captures the struggles and triumphs of a close-knit Australian family. Gladwyn and Larry Ritchie work hard to maintain their farm in the harsh Australian outback. Despite the hardships, they enjoy a happy life with their children until Larry's teenage daughter from his first marriage comes to live with them. Divided by secrets buried deep within, each of the family members discovers that truth?and the courage to express it?is the key that will unlock their hearts See more 02/18/2009 a fantastic movie! this is my favorite movie! See more Read all reviews
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Simon Wincer

Director

Judy Davis

Gladwyn Ritchie

Jamey Sheridan

Larry Ritchie

Lauren Hewett

Lara Ritchie

Bill Hunter

Cooper

Michael Caton

Bill Gadrey
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Synopsis After the death of her mother, Lara Ritchie (Lauren Hewett) goes to stay with her father, Larry (Jamey Sheridan), who lives on a farm in Australia with his new wife, Gladwyn (Judy Davis), and their three children. Larry's family is uncomfortable at first around Lara, whom Gladwyn treats differently from her biological offspring. Easing the transition along is Thunderwith, a dog who becomes a friend to Lara, helping her forgive and connect to the relative strangers who make up her new family.
Director
Simon Wincer
Producer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Screenwriter
H. Haden Yelin
Production Co
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Apr 19, 1998
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo