We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

7.6 / 10

(19 votes)

The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Country:

Australia

Genre:

Comedy

Duration:

164 minutes

Year:

2005

Director:

Matthew Saville

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Company:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation,

Princess Pictures

Cast:
Chris Lilley

Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Jennifer Byrne

Narrator (voice)

Mick Graham

Terry

Chung Jade Koh

Chun

Maria Angelico

Mel

Crew:
Matthew Saville

Director

Chris Lilley

Writer

Ryan Shelton

Writer