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The Protectors

Synopsis

Thomas an Aboriginal man is arrested and held in a local town jail holding cell as he awaits trial accused of double murder.

While he waits in the cell he is visited by a big shot cop Joe Marshall who takes Thomas to the crime scene in hopes to help him piece together the events that occurred prior to his arrest.

It is there at the crime scene Thomas starts to become suspicions when Joe starts to ask questions about an Aboriginal sacred site located deep within the forest which is supposed to be a place of great value.

Joe, convinced that he has total control of the situation, tries to motivate Thomas by offering a plea bargain in exchange for the location of the sacred site.

When Thomas declines the offer Joe starts to become aggressive threatening Thomas, but little does he know Thomas is being watched and protected by spirits.

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Details

Cast
Thibul Nettle - Thomas
Tess O'Flaherty - Female guard
Nick Buckland - Joe Marshall
Matthew Hein - Spirit
Kyle Duncan - Male Guard
Release dates
2017 - Australia
Rating
MA 15+ - Mature accompanied

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Korff, J 2018, The Protectors, <https://www.creativespirits.info/resources/movies/the-protectors>, retrieved 25 April 2024

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