Review of The Home Song Stories (2007) by Robert P — 24 Feb 2008

Not enough mainstream films feature the plight of immigrants from their perspective so this is a welcome addition, in the category or family drama rather than social. Hard hitting if a touch predictable and simplistic.

Then that can be excused as we view the story through the eyes of a young boy. Emphasises the need for mutual support as a family move through suicide, abuse, betrayal and poverty. Could have done without the use of period TV to set the social zeitgeist in Australia, however.