To co-incide with Refugee Week, Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) Castlemaine & Theatre Royal proudly present ‘Journey Beyond Fear’.
Journey Beyond Fear is an inspirational film following a teenage girl and her Afghan refugee family in Malaysia as they wait for, an eventually achieve resettlement in Australia.
****4 out of 5 stars … a journey well worth taking – David Stratton
Following the screening there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers, Robyn Hughan (Producer/Director) & Steve Warne (Co-Producer), hosted by Elly Varrenti.
Told through the eyes of a teenage girl and her refugee family in pursuit of resettlement, this emotional roller coaster takes us from despair to joy through hope, humour and love – shattering prevailing stereotypes. A character driven film, featuring three magnetic daughters and shot over 7 years in Malaysia and Australia, it’s an extraordinary psychological study of the effects of refugee status. We experience how even the system for seeking asylum the “right way” is incredibly challenging, but that those who make it are hugely thankful, can be welcomed by fellow Australians and are eager to contribute to Australian society.
