Vietnam

1987 - 1987

Episode 1

23rd February 1987

Episode 1

This episode introduces the Goddard family - Douglas (Barry Otto) as the father, a politician in the Aussie government, Evelyn (Veronica Lang) and their children Phil (Nicholas Eadie) who gets drafted into the army and Megan (Nicole Kidman) the teenage rebel. At the age of 15, Megan is only interested in boys, hanging out with her friends and going to parties, and has to deal with her annoying older brother Phil winding her up! When she meets the charismatic Serge she pretends she is at University so she can go out with him.

Episode 2

Episode 2

The announcement of Australia joining the war in Vietnam rocks the family as Phil is enlisted and leaves to fight for his country. His family say an emotional farewell to him.

Episode 3

Episode 3

Once in Vietnam, the soldiers are pushed to their limits and beyond, dealing with landmines, civilian casualties, capture and the other horrors of war. The war puts a massive strain on his family back at home too - Douglas Goddard works in the Government and is involved in policy and decision making regarding the war, which creates tension between him and his family.

Episode 4

16th March 1987

Episode 4

As Megan grows up and gets closer to Serge, she begins to feel frustrated at not being allowed her independence at home, so runs away to Sydney where Serge is at Uni.

Episode 5

23rd March 1987

Episode 5

Much to the embarrassment of her father, Megan and her friends become publicly involved with anti-war demonstrations, and Megan begins to challenge her father on his war policies. The family are re-united - on the surface - when Phil returns home on leave. Once her annoying older brother, Megan and Phil are now happy to hang out with each other, and go to a club together with friends. But it doesn't last long, as Phil has to return to Vietnam.

Episode 6

30th March 1987

Episode 6

Megan becomes increasingly frustrated with her father up to the point where she moves out and goes to live with Serge. Serge and Megan are key figures in anti-war and draft resistance protests.

Episode 7

Episode 7

Her parents separate, and Megan introduces her mother to her new friends involved in anti-war protests, allowing the two to relate to each other in a new way and develop a real bond.

Episode 8

13th April 1987

Episode 8

Meanwhile, on the frontline in Vietnam Phil is continuing to deal with endless horrors, and is seeing more of his friends die or become injured. When he is able to come home to Australia, he doesn't make contact with his family, and for months they are left without news of his safety.

Episode 9

20th April 1987

Episode 9

Now an important part of the Vietnam anti-war protests, Megan is asked to take part in a radio interview about her groups efforts. Megan is informed and assured and answers questions with confidence. But she is rocked to her core when a man calling himself Tom calls up and immediately recognises the voice - it's her long lost brother Phil.

Episode 10

27th April 1987

Episode 10

Megan struggles to retain her composure, and tries to defend her protests when her brother questions her support of the troops. When he hangs up, she breaks down. Following the end of the war, Megan and her parents are able to be civil to each other again, and have a mutual respect for each other.

Top Cast

Barry Otto•Nicole Kidman•Nicholas Eadie

Director

John Duigan

War & Politics Drama

The Goddard family is about to be torn apart by the arrival of Australian conscription during the Vietnam War.

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Barry Otto Image

Barry Otto

Douglas Goddard

Nicole Kidman Image

Nicole Kidman

Megan Goddard

Nicholas Eadie Image

Nicholas Eadie

Phil Goddard

Veronica Lang

Evelyn Goddard

John Polson Image

John Polson

Serge

Grace Parr

Le

Mark Lee Image

Mark Lee

Laurie Fellows

Pauline Chan Image

Pauline Chan

Lien

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George Miller Image

George Miller

Producer

John Duigan Image

John Duigan

Director

John Duigan Image

John Duigan

Screenplay

Barbara Gibbs

Associate Producer

Kristian Fredrikson

Costume Design

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Chris Noonan

Screenplay

William Motzing

Original Music Composer

Robert Gibson

Editor

Terry Hayes Image

Terry Hayes

Screenplay

Neil Thumpston

Editor

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Chris Noonan

Director

Terry Hayes Image

Terry Hayes

Producer

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Doug Mitchell

Producer

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Geoff Burton

Director of Photography

Owen Williams

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