“Love can turn you upside down.”
Somersault follows Heidi, an Australian teenager who leaves home after a painful family rupture and ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist town far from the life she knew. There she tries to build something steadier for herself, taking work and looking for a place where she can belong. A meeting with Joe at a bar gives her a chance at closeness, but the film keeps focus on the uneasy steps between loneliness, hope and trust.
Released in 2004, the film runs 105 minutes and was made in the United States, Australia and the Netherlands. Cate Shortland directs, shaping Heidi’s story with a close, observant eye. Abbie Cornish leads as Heidi, bringing the character’s uncertainty and determination to the center of the film. Sam Worthington appears as Joe, the man who becomes part of her search for stability.
Set against the quieter edges of Jindabyne, the film balances small-town isolation with the restless energy of a young woman trying to start over. It moves between tenderness and unease, with romance grounded in the practical need for shelter and connection. The tone is intimate and reflective, with enough lightness to keep the story from becoming bleak.
Released in 2004, the film runs 105 minutes and was made in the United States, Australia and the Netherlands. Cate Shortland directs, shaping Heidi’s story with a close, observant eye. Abbie Cornish leads as Heidi, bringing the character’s uncertainty and determination to the center of the film. Sam Worthington appears as Joe, the man who becomes part of her search for stability.
Set against the quieter edges of Jindabyne, the film balances small-town isolation with the restless energy of a young woman trying to start over. It moves between tenderness and unease, with romance grounded in the practical need for shelter and connection. The tone is intimate and reflective, with enough lightness to keep the story from becoming bleak.
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6.3 / 10