The Secret River
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
Cast
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
William Thornhill
Sarah Snook
Sal Thornhill
Lachy Hulme
Thomas Blackwood
Tim Minchin
Smasher
Trevor Jamieson
Gumang / Grey Beard
Rory Potter
Willie Thornhill
Finn Scicluna-O'Prey
Dickie Thornhill
Katherine Kelly
Mrs. Webb
Huw Higginson
Alexander King
Samuel Johnson
Saggity
Rhys Muldoon
Lord Loveday
Geneviève Lemon
Mrs. Herring
James O'Connell
Dan
Dom Phelan
Ned
Angus Pilakui
Long Bob/Durunung
Seasons & Episodes
E1Episode 1
Jun 14, 2015
In 1813 ex-convict Will Thornhill settles on the beautiful Hawkesbury River. But his plans are soon overshadowed by misunderstandings and conflict with the local Indigenous people.
E2Episode 2
Jun 21, 2015
Will's increasing desperation to hold onto 'his' land despite the resistance of the local Indigenous people, leads to his involvement in a brutal incident which will haunt him forever.
Videos
Storyline
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
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