Tomorrow When the War Began (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tomorrow When the War Began |
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| Directed by | Brendan Maher |
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| Opening theme | "Hold On" by Gusto Music feat. D'arcy Madison |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 46 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Ambience Entertainment |
| Distributor | ABC Commercial |
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| Original network | ABC3 |
| Original release | 23 April – 28 May 2016 |
Tomorrow When the War Began is an Australian TV show. It's based on the popular book series by John Marsden. The show has six episodes and first aired on ABC3 on April 23, 2016. It tells the story from the first book, Tomorrow, When the War Began.
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About the Story
This exciting show follows a group of eight teenage friends. They go on a camping trip to a remote place called "Hell." When they come back, they find their small town has been invaded. Their families and friends are gone, held as prisoners.
The teens are now on their own in a world turned upside down. They must learn to survive and protect themselves. They also try to find out what happened to their families. It's a story about courage, friendship, and fighting for what's right.
Meet the Characters
Main Cast
- Molly Daniels as Eleanor "Ellie" Linton
- Narek Arman as Homer Yannos
- Jon Prasida as Lee Takkam
- Madeleine Clunies-Ross as Fiona "Fi" Maxwell
- Madeleine Madden as Corrie Mackenzie
- Andrew Creer as Kevin Holmes
- Fantine Banulski as Robyn Mathers
- Keith Purcell as Chris Maxwell
Other Characters
- Sibylla Budd as Rachel Maxwell
- Deborah Mailman as Kath Mackenzie
- Alison Bell as Liz Linton
- Richard Young as Jack Linton
- Spencer McLaren as Daniel Maxwell
- Damien Fotiou as George Yannos
- Alfred Nicdao as Umar Takkam
- James Stewart as Colonel Lee
Episode Guide
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Brendan Maher | Blake Ayshford | 23 April 2016 | 120,000 | |
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Ellie Linton and her friends go camping in a remote area called "Hell." While they are away, their town is invaded. When they return, their homes are empty. They discover their families are held captive at the local showgrounds. Ellie, Kevin, and Corrie try to investigate but are chased by soldiers. Ellie uses her quick thinking to help them escape. The friends realize their lives have changed forever.
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| 2 | "Episode 2" | Brendan Maher | Alice Addison | 30 April 2016 | 63,000 | |
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The teens try to avoid being captured by the soldiers. Lee gets hurt, and Robyn helps him hide. Fi and Homer visit Fi's house, where her brother Chris is taken by soldiers. Inside the prison camp, the parents try to protect their children by denying they have any. Ellie, Homer, and Kevin rescue Lee. The group reunites, but the soldiers are now searching for them.
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| 3 | "Episode 3" | Brendan Maher | Blake Ayshford | 7 May 2016 | 52,000 | |
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Soldiers search the teens' homes, forcing the group to escape to "Hell." They argue about how to fight back. Lee finds out his mom was hurt and leaves to find answers. The group then goes to Homer's farm. They find soldiers there and manage to take their weapons. Homer's father asks them to surrender, but the teens escape back to "Hell."
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| 4 | "Episode 4" | Brendan Maher | Alice Addison | 14 May 2016 | 44,000 | |
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The friends continue to face challenges. They must make tough decisions to survive.
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| 5 | "Episode 5" | Brendan Maher | Josh Mapleston | 21 May 2016 | 37,000 | |
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The group plans a risky mission. They hope to help their families and fight back against the invaders.
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| 6 | "Episode 6" | Brendan Maher | Justin Monjo | 28 May 2016 | 38,000 | |
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The final episode brings the teens to a critical point. They must use all their courage and skills to survive and protect each other.
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Making the Show
Filming Locations
The show was filmed from September to November 2015. They shot scenes in and around Melbourne, Australia. Some key locations included the Barwon Heads Bridge and the town of Clunes, Victoria.
Getting the Word Out
To promote the show, ABC released a short preview in November 2015. The first full trailer came out on January 1, 2016. More teasers and trailers were released in March 2016 to get people excited.
Where to Watch
Tomorrow When the War Began was shown on ABC3 in Australia. ABC Commercial handled its distribution within Australia. The show was also distributed to other countries by Annapurna Pictures.
Home Video Release
The series was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on June 1, 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Tomorrow, When the War Began (serie de televisión) para niños
