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Boy Swallows Universe (2024)

Poster for Boy Swallows Universe

The acclaimed novel comes alive.

A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.

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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Phoebe Tonkin
    Frances Bell Phoebe Tonkin
  • Profile picture of Lee Tiger Halley
    Gus Bell Lee Tiger Halley

Videos

Poster for Limited Series

Limited Series

2024

7 episodes

Season 1 of Boy Swallows Universe premiered on January 11, 2024

A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • gangster
  • coming of age
  • miniseries
  • brisbane
  • 1980s