The River Kings

A gentle, sun-dappled coming-of-age on the river, with a warm old-salt friendship and slow 1920s rural rhythms.

Created by

Donald Crombie

Genres

Drama

Starring

Bill Kerr, Tamblyn Lord, Willie Fennell

Overview

Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, family, survival, friendship

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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