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The Tale of Ruby Rose

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During the 1930s in the remote highlands of Australian Tasmania, Ruby Rose (Melita Jurisic) lives with her husband, Henry (Chris Haywood), and stepson, Gem (Rod Zuanic). Ruby is alone for much of the time and, afraid of night's darkness, she concocts elaborate mythical stories to survive, retreating into a private world. Eventually she sets out to reconnect with her estranged father, and in the process transcends the fear that had gripped her so tightly.

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Walter Goodman New York Times Ruby Rose's tale... is undernourished and overcooked, like the possums on which the household survives. The highs come mainly from the highlands. Jan 10, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is from 1987. It provides a very beautiful glimpse of Tasmania's high mountain country, and life in the 1930s. Tasmanian Gothic all the way, with a girl afraid of possums and devils and the darkness. Not much happens though. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During the 1930s in the remote highlands of Australian Tasmania, Ruby Rose (Melita Jurisic) lives with her husband, Henry (Chris Haywood), and stepson, Gem (Rod Zuanic). Ruby is alone for much of the time and, afraid of night's darkness, she concocts elaborate mythical stories to survive, retreating into a private world. Eventually she sets out to reconnect with her estranged father, and in the process transcends the fear that had gripped her so tightly.
Director
Roger Scholes
Screenwriter
Roger Scholes
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m