Undertow (2018 film)
# Undertow (2018 film)

Undertow is a 2018 Australian TV movie written and directed by Miranda Nation.

## Plot

Claire, who is grieving the loss of her baby, suspects her husband may be cheating.

## Cast

* Olivia DeJonge as Angie
* Josh Helman as Brett
* Laura Gordon as Claire
* Rob Collins as Dan

## Production

Undertow is Nation's first feature film. It was shot in Geelong in 2017. The production had a high proportion of female crew members.

## Awards

* 10th AACTA Awards
   * AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role - Laura Gordon - Nominated
   * AACTA Award for Best Editing - Julie-Anne De Ruvo and Nick Meyers - Nominated

## Reception

Vicky Roach of the Daily Telegraph gave it 3 stars, calling it "An impressive showcase for some extraordinary Australian talent." Writing in the Canberra Times, Jane Freebury gave it 3 stars, concluding "Undertow is in many ways an impressive achievement, and it augurs well for director Nation's next project." David Stratton gave it 3 stars in The Australian. He states "The plotting is convoluted and the motivations not always clear, but the film gets by on the strength of some solid performances and the attractive photography by Bonnie Elliott." The Sun Herald's Sandra Hall gave it 3 1/2 stars, finishing her review "It's an intelligent film, but it's relentless."

