For everything, he’ll do anything.|Jan. 13, 2022|Australia|97 Min.|n/A
Genre: Thriller
Description: In a dystopian near future marked by social and environmental collapse, two unnamed individuals stumble upon a massive gold nugget in a desolate desert. Using basic tools and their truck, they attempt to extract it but fail. One decides to leave to find excavation equipment, while the other, played by Zac Efron, stays behind to guard their discovery. The story revolves around Efron’s character as he waits for his partner’s return, communicates briefly by radio, and struggles to survive. He faces diminishing supplies, harsh storms, hunger, dehydration, and an encounter with a mysterious figure portrayed by Susie Porter. Set against a vast and unforgiving landscape, *Gold* is a gripping thriller that explores themes of greed and the extremes people will go to secure wealth. When two drifters discover what could be the largest gold nugget ever found, they devise a plan: one leaves to gather the necessary tools, while the other remains to protect the treasure. Left alone, the man must endure the brutal desert environment, avoid predators, and confront the fear that he has been abandoned. Directed by Anthony Hayes, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Polly Smyth, the film follows Efron’s character as he fights to survive isolation and harsh conditions while clinging to the hope of striking it rich.
Cast director: Anthony Hayes
Cast actor: Zac Efron, Anthony Hayes, Susie Porter
Original name: Gold