An Ordinary Day
WRITTEN BY : John Ridley
DIRECTED BY : Tori Garrett
About the Film
Blaming himself for the death of his eldest son, a guilt ridden father must build a new relationship with the younger son he abandoned in order to save them both.
Actors
Martin Sacks - Sweet River, Ride Like A Girl, The Second, Don’t Tell, Truth, Wentworth, A Place to Call Home, Rake, Underbelly, Blue Heelers
Susie Porter - Ladies In Black, The Second, Cargo, Don’t Tell, Little Fish, Two Hands, Wentworth, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Puberty Blues
Daniela Farinacci - Lion, Glitch, Lantana, Little Fish, Carla Cametti PD, The Secret Life of Us, Blue Heelers
Ursula Yovich - Top End Wedding, Mystery Road, Wakefield, Goldstone, Jindabyne, Redfern Now, The Gods of Wheat Street Nathaniel Dean- The Nightingale, Alien:Covenant, Wentworth, Secret City, Candy, Somersault, All Saints
We have yet to cast the role of Liam which offers a brilliant opportunity for us to discover a new Australian teen male actor with the depth to play this enormous part who’s not had a chance to shine yet – perhaps we’ll find the next Heath Ledger. That is our hope” Tori Garrett.
Film Details
Completed : This film is currently in production. More information will be shared about this production as it comes to light.
Theatrical Release : Worldwide
Country of Origin : Australia
Producer’s Statement
Producer, Leanne Tonkes says AN ORDINARY DAY is an emotionally searing and heart-warming story about the mutual redemption of a father and son. It is a tender uplifting character driven drama that explores the essence of fatherhood and male vulnerability with the emotional punch and naturalistic style of such films as Nomadland, Manchester by the Sea, and The Rider.
With a combination of realism and elegant poetic lyricism, our film examines how human connection, driven by kindness, is a fundamental need that can drive us to overcome the most profound guilt, fear and mutual self-loathing. It explores the idea that on any ordinary day, a single event can change the course of one’s life forever but through forgiveness and the struggle to overcome, it is possible to come back from the unthinkable.
Masculine norms built on decades of cinema, television and societal expectations have conditioned men that the virtues of masculinity include stoicism, risk-taking, and intelligence-driven decision-making. That focus comes at a cost: studies have shown that male vulnerability is an asset in terms of developing strong leadership, building healthy relationships, promoting positive mental health behaviours, and reinforcing positive fatherly relationships.