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Showtime Drama | June 12, 2010

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Personal and social capability

Ethical understanding

Literature

Classification: Mature

Kate Woods directs this AFI-winning coming-of-age story where Pia Miranda stars as a high school girl growing up in a broken but loving home with Italian traditions who finds love and heartbreak in one of the most difficult years of her life. This dilemma leads to the discovery of her father's (Anthony LaPaglia) identity and a deeper understanding of her mother (Greta Scacchi). She comes to terms with her background and romantic interests. Based on the acclaimed novel by Melina Marchetta.

Kate Woods directs this AFI-winning coming-of-age story where Pia Miranda stars as a high school girl growing up in a broken but loving home with Italian traditions who finds love and heartbreak in one of the most difficult years of her life. This dilemma leads to the discovery of her father's (Anthony LaPaglia) identity and a deeper understanding of her mother (Greta Scacchi). She comes to terms with her background and romantic interests. Based on the acclaimed novel by Melina Marchetta.

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Looking for Alibrandi

Test yourself on the events leading up to the most turbulent year of Josephine Alibrandi's life as discovers a family secret and sits her final high school exams.

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