A reclusive farmer and an illegal refugee fall deeply in love, despite their resistance, recovering their faith in themselves and their trust in humanity.
When Tahmeena stumbles onto John’s isolated farm, he has no choice but to take her in. An illegal refugee, she’s been badly beaten and speaks no English. While John’s not inclined to welcome visitors, not since the suspicious death of his wife, he’s even less inclined to involve the police. So he goes about his business as he waits for her to heal so he can send her on her way.
Their reluctant voyage of mutual discovery begins as these two strangers start to communicate and connect through signs, pictures and a gradual understanding of each other’s language. They can’t stay hidden away on the farm forever and won’t be truly free until they venture out. And when they do, the men who think they own Tahmeena come looking for her. A grown up love story with a dramatic twist, Unfinished Sky peels away layers of hurt and mistrust to reveal the beauty of freedom, hope and choice.
Dir. Peter Duncan – 2007 - Australia - 91 mins - Cert 15 - Fortissimo Films
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