Custody

Custody

★ 9.0IMDb Score
Released:1988-05-18
Duration:94 min
Country:Australia
Director:Ian Munro
Actors:Judith Stratford, Peter Browne, Sheridan Murphy, Michael Cudlin, Susan Leith
Production:Film Australia

Overview:

Using the 'real life' documentary style, this drama observes two years in the life of the Byrne family as they become involved in the complicated legal path that leads to a fully defended custody hearing in the Family Court. The Byrne family are played by actors, with real-life lawyers and members of the judiciary in the legal roles.

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