Digger Kelly (Gary Sweet) and his son Jack (Ashley Bradnam) are carpenters who build homes by the sparkling waters of Hervey Bay, in southern Queensland. The Kelly family is deeply involved in the community, Digger coaches the local rugby league team with his old mate Singlet (Bruce Spence), Jack and his mate Solly (Aaron Fa’Aoso) play for the team, while mother Betty (Kris McQuade) does the books.
Their world is threatened by the arrival of a corporate southern property developer led by hot young executive Tiffany (Brooke Satchwell).
Digger and his crew have long relied on local property developer Harry (Steve Bisley) for work but when Harry goes belly up, the whole community is thrown into turmoil. Digger and Jack fall out and when Jack starts courting Tiffany for work, Digger accuses him of disloyalty. As the community unravels in the face of change, Jack strives to find a way out.
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- Original Title: Subdivision
- Genres: Comedy
- Production Year: 2009
- Country of Origin: Australia, Australia, Australia
- Language Spoken: English
- Duration: 104 min
- Shot On: 35mm
- Screen Ratio: 1.1.85
- Format: HDCam SR
- Domestic Release: Walt Disney Studios Australia
- Admission/rating: 15+
- Director: Sue Brooks
- Cast: Gary Sweet, Steve Bisley, Bruce Spence, Asley Bradnam, Brooke Satchwell
- Director of Photography: John Stokes Acs
- Film Editors: Jane Moran
- Sound Editors: Soundfirm Australia
- Script Writers: Janice Bradnam, Ashley Bradnam, Terry Mccann
- Production Company: Freshwater Pictures
- Producers: Trish Lake
- Co-Production Companies: Janice Bradnam (all Australia)
- Executive Producers: Terry Mccann
- Financiers: Cane Toad Films, Screen Australia, Screen Queensland
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