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1999. Taciturn constable Jay Swan’s homecoming is greeted by guns, friction with his father and an impact with Mary. Prequel drama revealing the forging of indigenous detective Jay Swan in Western Australia.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jay Swan | Mark Coles Smith |
| Jack Swan | Kelton Pell |
| Mary | Tuuli Narkle |
| Catherine | Lisa Flanagan |
| Max | Hayley McElhinney |
| Abe | Toby Leonard Moore |
| Patrick | Daniel Henshall |
| Geraldine | Caroline Brazier |
| Cindy | Grace Chow |
| Director | Dylan River |
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