A first-year teacher in the suburbs of Melbourne starts to have second thoughts about her future when she develops a bond with a teenage student.A first-year teacher in the suburbs of Melbourne starts to have second thoughts about her future when she develops a bond with a teenage student.A first-year teacher in the suburbs of Melbourne starts to have second thoughts about her future when she develops a bond with a teenage student.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Nick Lathouris
- George
- (as Nico Lathouris)
Katherine Halliday
- Maria
- (as Kathy Halliday)
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I have recently seen this film and I thought I just had to write about it. What I liked about it was the truth in it, the innocent love and to have strength to do something like "papa" and "Nick" did. Another great thing about it is the end, through the whole film I thought to myself; ohh this is going to end like that, but when the movie was over it had surprised me, because it was nothing like I thought it would end, only much better. Without telling to much, go see the movie, it will surprise you.
While it is not a masterpiece it succeed in arousing the viewers passion and sympathy. The story maybe used before, but the script and acting give it a fresher look. Of course the two lovers act beautifully ( In bed and Out of it). And they look beautifull.
When i sat down to watch this film i thought that it would be another story about a kids infatuation with an older person, and it would go nowhere. But i was very supprised and pleased that it had some depth to it. Nick falls in love with his teacher and at first she doesnt want to know, as she is engaged and is planning a big wedding. Nick persists and she finally gives in. I dont want to give too much away about the film, but if your looking for a film about very strong relationships, then definatly see this one.
Interesting attempt. One may think that it is very predictable and one may be right thinking so... I said 'maybe'. Some of it is predictable and perhaps unthinkable, especiality if you consider this is depicted in Melbourne but mostly among a Greek community. These kind of situations had been real events and one wonders what direction it will go or end in. I found it pleasing the way it was handled with no melodramatic add on. So what you may have predict, may not happen. This is worth noting as this story follows a course that some may not agree with whilst in today's environment it may not be so out of reality. Perhaps forgetable but still quite entertaining and somehow thought provoking.
Did you know
- TriviaLed to the spinoff TV series "Heartbreak High."
- Quotes
Nick Polides: [to Christina] I love you, Bubba.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Top Gear Australia: Road Trip of Dreams (2008)
- SoundtracksTeacher I Need You
Written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Performed by Stephen Cummings
Published by Dick James Music Ltd. / PolyGram Music
Produced by David Hirschfelder
Courtesy of Polydor Records (Australia)
Recorded at Metropolis Studios, Melbourne
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