The Turning

The Turning is a 2013 Australian anthology drama film based on a 2005 collection of short stories by Tim Winton. It premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 3 August 2013. It was nominated for the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film, and was screened in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast Cate Blanchett as Gail Lang Hugo Weaving as Bob Lang Miranda Otto as Sherry Richard Roxburgh as Vic Lang Rose Byrne as Rae Mirrah Foulkes as Fay Keenan Harrison Gilbertson as Victor Callan Mulvey as David Wilson Myles Pollard as Dan Susie Porter as Carol Matt Nable as Max Meyne Wyatt as Frank Leaper Production 18 directors worked on the film, including Mia Wasikowska, David Wenham, and Stephen Page who made their directorial debuts. Initially, Cate Blanchett also intended to direct before switching to an acting role, with Simon Stone taking her place behind the camera. Film crew