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Summer Heights High (2007)

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Exploring what happens over one school term in an average Australian high school, this mockumentary brings to life Jonah, a 13 year old mischievous schoolboy from Tonga with the odds stacked against him; Mr G, an ego-driven drama teacher with delusional showbiz dreams; and Ja’mie, a private schoolgirl on a student exchange, set to make her mark on Summer Heights High.

Cast & Crew

Director
Stuart McDonald
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    Jonah Takalua / Mr. G / Ja'mie King Chris Lilley
  • Profile picture of Asolima Tauati
    Leon Asolima Tauati
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    Sarah Wheatley Kristy Barnes Cullen
  • Profile picture of Stan Roach
    Rodney Parsons Stan Roach
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2007

8 episodes

Season 1 of Summer Heights High premiered on September 5, 2007

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