After a 10-year drought, tensions reach a breaking point in the small Australian farming town of Paringa when a mysterious disease begins to ravage the local sheep. Tough-minded veterinarian Kate McDonald (Rachel Ward, The Thorn Birds) struggles to save her community with the help of a feisty new assistant (Victoria Thaine, The Caterpillar Wish) - who is just as determined to unlock the mysteries of Kate's past. Hostility and hope, determination and despair mix in equal measure in this combustible six-part series.
Filmed entirely on location in a natural rain shadow region in the Adelaide Hills, Rain Shadow features stunningly stark vistas, parched skies, and a spare but hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Exceptional performances by acclaimed actress Rachel Ward and up-and-coming star Victoria Thaine bring poignancy and intensity to a drama that pits two strong women against the odds and, just as frequently, against each other.
Acorn Media brings international television to North American shores once more, with their
October 21st DVD release of the Australian show
Rain Shadow - Series 1. This 2-disc set contains 6 episodes running 326 minutes. These are presented in anamorphic widescreen video, with English - Stereo audio. Extras include a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, a Biography of show star Rachel Ward, and more. Cost is $39.99 SRP in the USA, and CA$46.99 SRP in Canada. Here's a look at the packaging:
