About this title

Storyline

A woman doctor Dr. Kate Munro migrates to Gannet Island off South Australia in 1927. Conflict between traditional religious values and modern scientific medicine ensues as she forms a relationship with two men who are brothers, one a grazer and one a priest. This television mini-series is in the tradition of _"Thorn Birds, The" (1983) (mini)_ and was filmed on Kangaroo Island where December Boys (2007) was shot.

Country: Australia

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: October 9, 1990

Also Known As: Contre vents et marées, Shadows of the HeartKatie, Katherine, Katie's Rainbow, Kangaroo Island Doctor, Island of the Moon |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: The South Australian Film Corporation, Network Ten, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC North), Beyond International Group, Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1990 | 2 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

AFI Award 1991

Nominee

AFI Award

Best Television Mini Series or Telefeature

Nominee

AFI Award

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Television Drama

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