Set against the stunning landscape of 1930s Arnhem Land, HIGH GROUND chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-solider Travis to track down Baywara – the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other’s trust, but when the truths of Travis’ past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.
Directed by Stephen Maxwell Johnson and starring Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Simon Baker, Callan Mulvey, Jack Thompson, Witiyana Marika, Aaron Pedersen, Caren Pistorius, Esmerelda Marimowa, Ryan Corr and Sean Mununggurr, HIGH GROUND is a powerful Australian drama for the ages.
For a chance to win a double pass to HIGH GROUND, email
competitions@filmink.com.au with your favourite Indigenous themed Australian film and why you love it. Most creative entries win. Don’t forget to include your postal address with your entry.
See HIGH GROUND in cinemas January 28!
Australian Competitions Club
