
High Ground
Art House
Commences January 28 (MA15) 1h 45m
Director: Stephen Johnson
Writer: Chris Anastassiades
Starring: Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson
Synopsis: Set against the stunning landscapes 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-soldier 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.