Top End Wedding

About Top End Wedding

"Top End Wedding" is an Australian romantic comedy film released in 2019. It was directed by Wayne Blair and written by Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler. The movie tells the story of Lauren, a successful lawyer who returns to her hometown in the Northern Territory to organize her elusive dream wedding with her fiance, Ned, in just ten days. However, they face obstacles when they discover that Lauren's mother has gone missing, creating a disruption to their plans.

Making / Production

Being a uniquely Australian movie, "Top End Wedding" was filmed at various locations in Northern Territory, including Adelaide River, Kakadu and Tiwi Islands. Goalpost Pictures and KOJO Entertainment jointly produced the film with distribution by Universal Pictures.

Actors

• Miranda Tapsell (Lauren) - Lauren, played by Miranda Tapsell, is a strong-willed character, who must balance her career demands with the urgent need to plan her wedding and find her mother while rediscovering her roots.
• Gwilym Lee (Ned) - Gwilym Lee plays Ned, the supportive but often flummoxed fiance. He is the comedic foil to Lauren's ambitions and offers a gentle, loving role in contrast to Lauren's stress and worry.
• Huw Higginson (Trevor) - Trevor, Lauren's stoic father, is portrayed by Huw Higginson. He remains optimistic despite his wife's mysterious absence, helps the pair search for her, and provides a thematic grounding in family and legacy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was much celebrated as Miranda Tapsell, an indigenous Australian herself, co-wrote the screenplay, providing an authentic representation of her community.
• Despite its light-hearted themes, the movie subtly explores the conflict between indigenous traditions and Western lifestyle.
• The film features stunning views and breath-taking sceneries of Northern Territory.

Quotes

• "We're getting married. I'm not going to let anything ruin our day."
• "I had to leave, and I had to make something of myself. And I did."
• "If you want to be my wife, you need to see what it means to be a part of me."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Love Is The Answer" by Aloe Blacc
• "Don't Look Back" by Kotahi Groove
• "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders (covered by Jessica Mauboy)