We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

Release Date: 2005-07-27

Overview: The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Rating: 7.6 / 10

Cast

Chris Lilley

as Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Jennifer Byrne

as Narrator (voice)

Mick Graham

as Terry

Chung Jade Koh

as Chun

Maria Angelico

as Mel