No. 73 (2018) West of Sunshine Aug 26th.

Film No 73 (2018) August 26th.  6:50 PM  LUNA PALACE Leederville . 

"There is never anything as a dead set certainty but this is as good as it gets mate" (Alex reassures his mate Steve in relation to the horse they're about to punt on).   

Independent Australian film West Of Sunshine has heart. It's premise is uncomplicated as we spend a day with Jim (Damian Hill) who's forced to take responsibility for some of his life choices, this incorporates babysitting his son Alex (Ty Perham), working his courier job and repaying a debt due by 5PM. Director Jason Raftopoulos cleverly incorporates another "character", Jim's vintage 60's Ford Fairlane. We ride with Jim and Alex in the back seat of the Fairlane. In most cases tearing our hair out watching Jim bungle one decision after another as his problems escalate. But, good, on a number of levels, prevails, as father and son connect and a final solution keeps the film grounded. Damian Hill is believable, likeable and carries the film. I enjoyed the gradual affection that grew within me for West of Sunshine. 8GUMS.