The Year My Voice Broke (1987): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Year My Voice Broke is a 1987 romantic drama directed by John Duigan, starring Noah Taylor as Danny Embling, Loene Carmen and Ben Mendelsohn. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $213,901 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- John Duigan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kennedy Miller Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Year My Voice Broke About?
The premise of The Year My Voice Broke without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1962 rural Australia, the film follows a pre‑pubescent boy who watches his best friend and first love transition into womanhood and become enamoured with a rough‑shod rugby player. Their choices reverberate, reshaping the boy’s world and altering everyone’s lives forever.
The Year My Voice Broke Themes & Keywords
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- man wears a swimsuit
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- barefoot male
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- saying thank you
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- apology
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- character says i'm sorry
- knocking on a door
- love
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- countryside
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- criminal
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- unlucky in love
- husband wife relationship
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- rural town
- bully
- driving a car
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- female student
- australian countryside
- male student
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- friendship between boys
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The Year My Voice Broke Cast & Characters
Noah Taylor leads the cast as Danny Embling, with Loene Carmen as Freya Olsen and Ben Mendelsohn as Trevor Leishman. Directed by John Duigan; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Duigan
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Noah Taylor as Danny Embling - Loene Carmen as Freya Olsen
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Ben Mendelsohn as Trevor Leishman -
Lynette Curran as Anne Olson
Also Starring in The Year My Voice Broke
· 27 more- Vincent Ball Headmaster
- Bruce Spence Jonah
- Nick Tate Sergeant Pierce
- Harold Hopkins Tom Alcock
- Graeme Blundell Nils Olson
- Tim Robertson Bob Leishman
- Judi Farr Sheila Embling
- Kevin Manser Mr. Keith
- Suzi Dougherty Carol
- Mary Regan Miss McColl
- Malcolm Robertson Bruce Embling
- Allan Penney Martin
- Michael Kent Tony
- Colleen Clifford Gran Olson
- Kelly Dingwall Barry
- Louise Birgan Lyn
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- Matthew Ross Malseed
- Anja Coleby Gail Olson
- Emma Lyle Lisa
- Gary Dale Policeman
- Lee Biolos Johnny
- Kylie Ostara Alison
- Dorothy St. Heaps Mrs. Beal
- Queenie Ashton Mrs. O'Neil
- Robert Carlton Pierdon
- Brenda Burcul Ros
- Helen Lomas Sally
More from John Duigan
More films directed by John Duigan, best-rated first: Sirens, Head in the Clouds, Molly and Careless Love.
The Year My Voice Broke Plot Summary
What happens in The Year My Voice Broke from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1962, in rural New South Wales, a slim, socially awkward 15-year-old named Danny Noah Taylor forms a deep bond with Freya, a girl who has been adopted as a baby and becomes the subject of town gossip about her origins. The pair spend their days at a favorite hangout on the town’s edge, dabbling in telepathy and hypnosis as a way to feel connected in a world that often misunderstands them.
Full summary
The whole story of The Year My Voice Broke, scene by scene
The Year My Voice Broke Box Office
The Year My Voice Broke grossed $213,901 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$213.9K
- US & Canada
- $213.9K
The Year My Voice Broke Videos
3 videos: 3 clips.
- Clip The Year My Voice Broke (1987) - The dance
- Clip The Year My Voice Broke (1987) - Hypnosis
How Well Do You Know The Year My Voice Broke?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the socially awkward 15‑year‑old protagonist?
The Year My Voice Broke Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Das Jahr meiner ersten Liebe” and “Годината, в която се развали гласът ми”.
- Also known as
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- Das Jahr meiner ersten Liebe
- Годината, в която се развали гласът ми
- 사랑하기엔 아직 일러요
- Australian graffiti
- 失声岁月
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The Year My Voice Broke FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Year My Voice Broke, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Year My Voice Broke?
The Year My Voice Broke runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Year My Voice Broke released?
The Year My Voice Broke was released on October 15, 1987.
Who directed The Year My Voice Broke?
The Year My Voice Broke was directed by John Duigan.
More films by John Duigan Who is in the cast of The Year My Voice Broke?
The Year My Voice Broke stars Noah Taylor as Danny Embling, Loene Carmen as Freya Olsen and Ben Mendelsohn as Trevor Leishman, among 31 credited actors.
How much did The Year My Voice Broke make at the box office?
The Year My Voice Broke grossed $213,901 worldwide.
Does The Year My Voice Broke have a post-credit scene?
No. The Year My Voice Broke has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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