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The Hungry Truth

Episode 2.04
Sunday, October 01, 2023
Written by Adrian Russell Wills
Directed by Emma Freeman

December 1987. As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.

Cast (in order of appearance):

  • Mike McLeish as Seane
  • Akina Edmonds as Danielle
  • Anna Torv as Helen Norville
  • Sam Reid as Dale Jennings
  • Stephen Peacocke as Rob Rickards
  • Rory Fleck Byrne as Gerry Carroll
  • Geoff Reid as Zokky The Kangaroo
  • Em Rusciano as Rhonda
  • Marg Downey as Evelyn Walters
  • Philippa Northeast as Kay Walters
  • Paula Arundell as Nadia
  • Robert Taylor as Geoff Walters
  • Nick Simpson-Deeks as Paul
  • Hunter Page-Lochard as Lynus Preston
  • Rhys Pether as Protestor #1
  • Che Bonini as Protestor #2
  • Ben Carter as Police Officer #1
  • Will Jones as Police Officer #2
  • Francis Homer as Geoff's Floor Manager
  • Michelle Lim Davidson as Noelene Kim
  • Chum Ehelepola as Dennis Tibb
  • Caroline Lee as Jean Pascoe
  • John Leary as Murray Gallagher
  • William Mclnnes as Lindsay Cunningham
  • Hany Lee as Jen Kim
  • Meewon Yang as Soon-Hee Kim
  • Joe Cho as Byung-Ho Kim
  • Maude Davey as Val Jennings
  • Paula Nazarski as Aunty Tiny
  • Chai Hansen as Tim Ahern
  • Benoit Vari as Gabriel
  • Gabriel Partington as Julian
  • Tony Briggs as Uncle Owie
  • Daniel Gillies as Charlie Tate
  • Maria Angelico as Cheryl Ricci
  • Jackson Tozer as Ross McGrath
  • Rhys Mitchell as Brian Mathers
  • Damian Callinan as Frank
  • Richard Piper as Harold Page