A Place Called Home is a 2004 Australian drama film directed by Ian Barry, based on the real-life experiences of a family in rural Australia in the 1950s. The film follows the journey of the Cooper family, mother and father John (Anne Tenney and Tony Barry), their two daughters Jean and Nell (Rachel Szalay and Rowena Wallace), and their sons Jack (Abe Forsythe) and Bill (Damon Lockwood), as they struggle to survive and make their way in a crowded, remote region of northern New South Wales. The family must battle poverty, racism, and other hardships, ultimately learning to rely on each other in times of need. The film's themes of family strength and resilience, as well as the beautiful rural scenery, have made the movie a fan favorite and a success at the box office.
