CHARACTERS
This character proudly tells everyone, "How's the serenity?"
Who is Darryl Kerrigan?
Complete this famous quote:
"Tell him he's ________."
What is dreamin'?
The film argues this is much more important than the monetary value of a house.
What is home?
The film frequently uses this technique through Darryl's enthusiastic descriptions of everyday life.
What is humour?
The Kerrigans' house is located beside this major transport facility.
What is an airport?
This retired QC offers to represent the Kerrigans in the High Court.
Who is Lawrence Hammill QC?
This quote explains why Darryl treasures his home despite its appearance.
"It's not a house…"
What is "It's a home."?
The Kerrigans fight to protect this legal right.
What are property rights?
The repeated use of "How's the serenity?" is an example of this language feature.
What is repetition?
The legal concept discussed during the High Court case shares its name with this famous Australian land rights decision.
What is Mabo?
Although he has little formal legal training, this family member confidently represents Darryl in court.
Who is Dennis Denuto?
This repeated phrase while at Bonnedoon has become one of Australia's most recognisable movie quotes.
What is "How's the serenity?"?
This central idea suggests that ordinary Australians deserve fairness regardless of wealth or education.
What is justice?
The pool room symbolises this important idea.
What is family identity?
(Accept: memories, belonging)
The government attempts to take the Kerrigans' home using this legal process.
What is compulsory acquisition?
This Kerrigan sibling works in a towing business and represents the family's practical, hardworking values.
Who is Steve Kerrigan?
Darryl uses this phrase whenever he proudly admires something his wife has cooked.
What is "What do you call this?"
The film celebrates this aspect of Australian identity through humour, resilience and community.
What is the Australian battler spirit?
The documentary-style narration and interviews imitate this film genre.
What is a mockumentary?
The film celebrates this stereotype of hardworking, everyday Australians.
What is the Aussie battler?
This character is the apple of Darrl Kerrigan's eye, especially because she has a tertiary degree in hairdressing.
Who is Tracy Kerrigan?
This quotation best captures Darryl's belief that some things cannot be measured by money.
What is
"You can't buy what I've got."
The film challenges the assumption that progress should always come before this fundamental human value.
What is belonging?
(Accept: family, home, community)
The contrast between the Kerrigans' modest home and the imposing legal institutions is an example of this technique.
What is juxtaposition?
Beyond the legal case, the film argues that Australia's national identity should protect this above economic development.
What is the value of home, family and belonging?