LAST CAB TO DARWIN

This low-budget Australian road-trip film surrounds a dying cab-driver called Rex who drives 3,000 km from Broken Hill to Darwin, hoping to take advantage of new euthanasia laws.

But whilst on this incredible journey, he meets people who force him to re-evaluate his life and ultimately realizes that before he dies he must live life to the fullest, sharing it with loved ones.

Michael Caton is a natural in the lead, supported by Oscar nominated Jacki Weaver in the role of a Northern Territory doctor who is a passionate advocate for euthanasia.

This rewarding and very topical comedy/drama explores themes of belonging, mateship, loneliness and family, and movie-goers will experience a rollercoaster of emotions, laughing one minute and crying the next.

***1/2

Screening Sunday June 14 at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace as part of the Sydney Film Festival. Tickets & info: http://www.sff.org.au/

In Cinemas: August 6