Crushed

Crushed

The deeper the root, the darker the secret.

2015 · 111 min · ★ 5.5 · Thriller, Mystery

After her father dies in an eerie accident at the family's winery, Ellia returns home from the big city to tend to the remaining members of her disaffected family. The death is eventually ruled a homicide, with Ellia’s mother emerging as the prime suspect. Ellia takes matters into her own hands, compelled to discover the true story behind her father’s death. But the family and small-town secrets that emerge are more than she bargained for. Australia’s stunning wine country is the backdrop for this thrilling murder mystery from Director Megan Riakos.

Directed by Megan Riakos · Written by Megan Riakos

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Sarah Bishop Ellia Rose
Roxane Wilson Sophie Rose
Les Hill David Rose
Millie Spencer-Brown Harriet Rose
Remy Brand Zac Rose
Jamie Irvine Ivan
Aaron Glenane Jesse
Robert Preston Lucas Freeman
Helmut Bakaitis Sgt O'Reilly
Patrick Connolly Mr McClintock

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