We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)

7.6/10 164 min Comedy

Overview

The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Cast

Chris Lilley

Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Maria Angelico

Mel

Ferdinand Hoang

Mr. Wong

Lise Rodgers

Mrs. Welham

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