# Walkabout (1971)

> Two British siblings stranded in the Australian Outback rely on an Aboriginal boy's walkabout knowledge in Nicolas Roeg's haunting meditation on survival, culture, and failed communication.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22326

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama
- Director: Nicolas Roeg
- Cast: Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, David Gulpilil, John Meillon, Robert McDarra, Peter Carver, John Illingsworth, Hilary Bamberger
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067959/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: haunting, dreamy, contemplative, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

Two siblings lost in the Australian Outback discover the true meaning of survival and connection.

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