1500 Steps (2014)
Life is a race
1500 Steps is a transforming journey towards self-belief and brilliance. A cross between Chariots of Fire and The Karate Kid, this high school drama is set in the beautiful, Sydney, beach suburb of Cronulla. Jonas "Jobe" O'Brien, a homely, sixteen year old boy, lives in a struggling single parent family. His mother dead, his father is an alcoholic, who was once a champion runner. Jobe, a misfit and loner, has inherited his father's athletic ability and love for running. After a fatal mistake at a party, Jobe seeks revenge against the perpetrator, as an emotion and power wells within him that he has never experienced before. A retired ex-Olympian, Harry White, sets about mentoring his athletic ability when by chance he sees Jobe run. It is now up to Harry White to encourage Jobe to dig deep and decide what type of man he wants to become.
Cast
- Alex Fechine - Jonas O'Brien
- Laura Jane Benson - Grace Glorious
- Jack Matthews - Damon Dundas
- Lianne Mackessy - Rebecca Dundas
- Adam Dear - Samuel Mcloughlin
- Dave Proust - Neil O'Brien
- Keith Thomas - Harry White
- Richard Carwin - Tony Walker
- Colin Defries - Principal Benjamin Rigg
- Rupa Poria - Ibrahim Dib
Screenplay
- Maurine Gibbons (Screenplay)
- Michael Wray
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, christian film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1500 Steps about?
- 1500 Steps is a transforming journey towards self-belief and brilliance. A cross between Chariots of Fire and The Karate Kid, this high school drama is set in the beautiful, Sydney, beach suburb of Cronulla. Jonas "Jobe" O'Brien, a homely, sixteen year old boy, lives in a struggling single parent family. His mother dead, his father is an alcoholic, who was once a champion runner. Jobe, a misfit and loner, has inherited his father's athletic ability and love for running. After a fatal mistake at a party, Jobe seeks revenge against the perpetrator, as an emotion and power wells within him that he has never experienced before. A retired ex-Olympian, Harry White, sets about mentoring his athletic ability when by chance he sees Jobe run. It is now up to Harry White to encourage Jobe to dig deep and decide what type of man he wants to become.
- Who directed 1500 Steps?
- 1500 Steps was directed by Josh Reid.
- Who stars in 1500 Steps?
- 1500 Steps stars Alex Fechine, Laura Jane Benson, Jack Matthews, Lianne Mackessy, Adam Dear, Dave Proust.
- How long is 1500 Steps?
- 1500 Steps has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is 1500 Steps?
- 1500 Steps is a Drama film.
- Where was 1500 Steps produced?
- 1500 Steps was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of 1500 Steps?
- The themes of 1500 Steps include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.