We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
2h 44m·Comedy
Directed by
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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Phil Olivetti | |
| Narrator (voice) | |
| MMick GrahamTerry | Terry |
| CChung Jade KohChun | Chun |
| Mel | |
| EEmma ClaphamBrianna | Brianna |
| AAdrienne Couper SmithEmma | Emma |
| DDeborah JonesKerry | Kerry |
| TTaylor PotterTyson | Tyson |
| TTracey MathersShelly | Shelly |
| WWoody MilesJordan | Jordan |
| FFrieda McKennaFrieda | Frieda |
| CCarol ChongCarol | Carol |
| Mr. Wong | |
| PPixie JonesTracy | Tracy |
| NNyathan Hoth MaiSonali | Sonali |
| Jhyll King | |
| Mrs. Welham | |
| SSteven AbdillaStevie J | Stevie J |
| BBill LeeProfessor Lee | Professor Lee |
| MMariel WongAuditionee / Deborah Mailman | Auditionee / Deborah Mailman |
| Jeremy | |
| Self | |
| Self | |
| JJane HopkinsJane | Jane |
| GGayle DeLosaLorraine | Lorraine |
| JJess YoungCathy Freeman | Cathy Freeman |
| EEthan ThoiCaptain Cook | Captain Cook |
| Aboriginal Elder | |
| CCorleen CooperProfessor Maza | Professor Maza |