Drift

Drift

Jimmy and Andy are brothers who moved to Australia with their mother when they were only 12 years old. There, which is not surprising, they became interested in surfing. When they grew up, each of them had their own path that led from their father's house. Fisher Sr. tries to help his mother, works tirelessly, while Fisher Jr. has given up despite his success in processing surfboards, sliding further and further down the slope. In an attempt to save his brother, Andy quits his job and struggles with the darkness that surrounds his family. But, as they say, good things also sometimes need not only to turn the other cheek, but also to show strength and tenacity. Read more Despite the fact that "On the Crest" is released with not such a big gap after another Australian film "Wave Breakers", the themes of these two films are quite different. "On the Crest" was made for only 11 million Australian dollars, which is a very small amount, considering the quality of the film, which received wide recognition among the general audience. All filming of the tape was carried out exclusively on the territory of Australia, they lasted for a year, starting from the end of 2011. Sam Warrington, playing so first-class, agreed to a rather small fee, referring to the fact that it would only be for the benefit of his homeland. The directors were Ben Knott and Morgan O'Neill, the cinematographers are not very unknown. Especially Ben Knott, for whom this is the first experience of such work. The story itself, despite its originality, may appeal to fans of the movie "Dogtown Kings". Both films are about the destinies of good guys who, having fallen into certain conditions, change. bend or vice versa. "On the crest" is very beautifully filmed, which was facilitated not only by the natural landscapes of Australia, but also by the masterful handling of the cameraman, as well as the artistic approach.