Balibo

Balibo

One Man Searches For The Truth. One Man Fights For Justice.

2009 · 111 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie

Directed by Robert Connolly · Written by Robert Connolly

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Anthony LaPaglia Roger East
Oscar Isaac Jose Ramos-Horta
Nathan Phillips Malcolm Rennie
Damon Gameau Greg Shackleton
Nick Farnell Ken White
Mark Leonard Winter Tony Stewart
Gyton Grantley Gary Cunningham
Katherine Slattery Shirley Shackleton
Serge Balaam Evan Shackleton
Bea Viegas Juliana

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