Meet the Cast

Charlotte Gainsbourg as DAWN

--- Charlotte Gainsbourg

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Charlotte Gainsbourg has established herself as a talented actress of international repute. Recently honoured with the prestigious Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival (2009) for her work in Antichrist, Lars von Trier’s latest production, Charlotte has brought truth and originality to a diverse, and often challenging, array of roles.

Marton Csokas as GEORGE

--- Martin Csokas

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Born in New Zealand and now living in the U.S., Marton Csokas has built his acting career around prolific work in both the theatre and in film. His diverse feature credits include David Mackenzie’s Asylum with Natasha Richardson and Ian McKellen, Paul Greengrass’ The Bourne Supremacy opposite Matt Damon, Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven, Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Christine Jeffs’ Rain.  In addition, Csokas won the 2007 AFI (Australian Film Institute) Award for “Best Supporting Actor” for his performance in Romulus, My Father. He stars next in John Madden’s The Debt as well as Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.

Morgana Davies as SIMONE

--- Morgana as Simone

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Aged seven and a half, Morgana Davies ventures into the world of film acting for the first time, with the lead role as Simone, in The Tree. Fortunately, Morgana, along with the other young actors, loves climbing and playing in the giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree that dominates the set, and is so integral to the story.

Aden Young as PETER O’NEILL

--- Aden Young

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Based in Sydney, Aden Young started his career with the lead role in Bruce Beresford’s film Black Robe in 1991. Since then he has worked in numerous Australian films including Cosi and Paradise Road and recently starred in Lucky Country by Kriv Stenders and Mao’s Last Dancer by Bruce Beresford.

Christian Byers as TIM

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At the age of sixteen, Christian Byers has already played major roles in three Australian movies; Opal Dream in 2005, December Boys in 2007 and, most recently, Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger in 2008.

Tom Russell as LOU

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Already a familiar face on the big screen at the age of eleven, this will be Tom Russell’s fourth film after Daniel in 2008, and Last Ride and Love and Mortar in 2009.

Gabriel Gotting as CHARLIE

Gabriel Gotting as CHARLIE

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The youngest cast member, four-year-old Gabriel Gotting, has already captivated the cast and crew with his infectious smile and dazzling blue eyes.

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