
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
Overview
The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Key Crew

Matthew Saville
Director

Chris Lilley
Writer

Ryan Shelton
Writer
Cast

Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
Mick Graham
Terry
Chung Jade Koh
Chun

Maria Angelico
Mel
Emma Clapham
Brianna
Adrienne Couper Smith
Emma
Deborah Jones
Kerry
Taylor Potter
Tyson
Tracey Mathers
Shelly
Woody Miles
Jordan
Frieda McKenna
Frieda
Carol Chong
Carol

Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Wong
Pixie Jones
Tracy
Nyathan Hoth Mai
Sonali
Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King

Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham
Steven Abdilla
Stevie J
Bill Lee
Professor Lee