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Rating: 7.20/10 from 681 votes

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Synopsis

William Thornhill, an illiterate Thames bargeman and a man of quick temper but deep feelings, steals a load of timber and is transported to New South Wales in 1806. Like many of the convicts, he's pardoned within a few years and settles on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.

Perhaps the Governor grants him the land or perhaps he just takes it - the Hawkesbury is at the extreme edge of settlement at that time and normal rules don't apply. However he gets the land, it's prime riverfront acreage. It looks certain to make him rich. There's just one problem with that land: it's already owned. It's been part of the territory of the Darug people for perhaps forty thousand years. They haven't left fences or roads or houses, but they live on that land and use it, just as surely as Thornhill's planning to do. They aren't going to hand over their land without a fight.

Spears may be primitive weapons, but settlers know that they can kill a man as surely as a ball of lead from a musket. As he realises all this, Thornhill faces an impossible choice. Some of his neighbours - Smasher Sullivan, Sagitty Birtles - regard the Darug as hardly human, savages with as little right to land as a dog. When the Darug object to being driven off, those settlers have no compunction in shooting or poisoning them. Other neighbours make a different choice, and find ways to co-exist with the Darug. Blackwood has made a family among them. Mrs Herring "gives them when they ask". Hostility between blacks and whites gradually escalates.

Finally a group of settlers decides to go out and "settle" the Darug for once and for all. Will Thornhill join them? The decision he makes is with him for the rest of his life.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Secret River
	Our Hawkesbury	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Penal Colony-NSW-1805	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	First Encounter	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Working Life	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	The Promise	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Easy Come Easy Go	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Good Conduct	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Staking a Claim	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	The Fever	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Best Hidden River in the World	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Kite Flying	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Trouble Is Brewing	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Go to Hell Smasher	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	My Place	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Burning	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	The Pact	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	Massacre	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	I See You Dickie	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	He Can Spit a Mile	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer
	A Secret River (Shane Howard & Archie Roach)	Burkhard Dallwitz: Performer

User reviews

Paul Walker

9/10

The Secret River soundtrack beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story. The haunting melodies and evocative instrumentation perfectly convey the tension and moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they navigate the conflicting claims to the land.

Kenneth Phillips

7/10

The music enhances the atmosphere of the Hawkesbury River, creating a sense of place that is crucial to the story's impact.

Stephanie Parker

1/10

The score for The Secret River is repetitive and predictable, with themes that do not evolve or develop throughout the film. This lack of musical variation makes the viewing experience monotonous and fails to engage the audience on a deeper level.

Michael Allen

8/10

The variety of musical motifs in the soundtrack mirrors the shifting dynamics between the settlers and the Darug people, adding layers of complexity to the narrative.

Andrew Williams

8/10

Overall, The Secret River's soundtrack is a powerful and evocative accompaniment to the story, enhancing the audience's emotional engagement with the characters and the historical context.

Melissa Turner

7/10

The use of traditional instruments in the music adds authenticity to the storytelling, immersing the listener in the time period and setting of the narrative.

Richard Thompson

8/10

The Secret River's soundtrack beautifully captures the emotional journey of William Thornhill, from his arrival in New South Wales to the moral dilemmas he faces.

Margaret Scott

7/10

The soundtrack skillfully conveys the inner turmoil of Thornhill as he grapples with the conflicting claims to the land, enhancing the depth of his character development.

Michelle Young

2/10

The soundtrack for The Secret River lacks depth and emotional resonance, failing to capture the complexity of the characters' struggles and the historical context of the story. The music feels generic and uninspired, missing the opportunity to enhance the narrative.

Jennifer Perez

6/10

The music beautifully reflects the internal turmoil experienced by William Thornhill as he grapples with the moral dilemma of claiming land that rightfully belongs to the Darug people, creating a sense of unease and introspection.

Michelle Baker

1/10

The soundtrack of The Secret River fails to create a sense of tension and urgency during critical moments of the plot, missing the opportunity to build suspense and enhance the dramatic impact of the story. The music feels disconnected from the on-screen events, detracting from the overall viewing experience.

Kimberly Roberts

5/10

The soundtrack's evocative compositions transport the listener to the rugged landscapes of New South Wales in the early 19th century, effectively setting the tone for the historical drama unfolding on screen.

Joseph Smith

5/10

The soundtrack of The Secret River effectively captures the tension and conflict between the settlers and the Darug people through its haunting melodies and intense percussion.

Jennifer Miller

10/10

The music in The Secret River is a powerful storytelling tool, enhancing the atmosphere and immersing the audience in the historical setting of early 19th-century New South Wales. The soundtrack expertly underscores the themes of colonization, cultural clash, and the human cost of greed and ambition, leaving a lasting impact on the listener long after the movie has ended.

Mark Rodriguez

5/10

The use of traditional indigenous instruments in the score adds a layer of authenticity and emotional depth to the storytelling, enhancing the audience's connection to the struggles depicted in the narrative.

Lisa Turner

5/10

Overall, the music in The Secret River serves as a powerful and integral component of the storytelling, enhancing the emotional impact of the film and immersing the audience in the complex themes of colonization, conflict, and reconciliation.

Emily Wilson

8/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke the tension between the settlers and the Darug people, reflecting the complexity of the historical conflict.

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