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The two-part mini-series is a "Romeo and Juliet" story set in a rural Australian town. MARKING TIME traces Hal's journey from boy to man over the period of one year. At the outset, the town and the country are intoxicated with the spirit of the Olympics, and the Centenary of Federation. Hal gets his licence, first car, the right to drink, the right to vote, and falls in love with Randa, a young Afghani refugee. But there is a shifting of consciousness in the town and the nation about refugees, border protection and their place in the world. Hal's heart is broken when he realises that his town is one in which he no longer belongs.
Country: Australia
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2003
Also Known As: Marking Time
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Production Co: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Southern Star, The Australian Film Commission
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AFI Award 2004
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Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Television Drama or Comedy
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Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Television Drama or Comedy
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Best Telefeature or Mini-Series
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Best Direction in Television
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Best Actor in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama or Comedy
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Best Actor in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama or Comedy
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Best Actress in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama or Comedy
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Best Actress in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama or Comedy
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Best Screenplay in Television
ASSG Award 2004
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ASSG Award
Best Achievement in Sound for a Television Mini-Series