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A young person forms a close bond with a wild blue fish, prompting a determined effort to protect it from danger in a remote coastal setting. The pair confront the poachers who menace the creature, in a drama starring Mia Wasikowska and Eric Bana.

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Blueback is a programme presented as a movie, classified within the drama genre. The film features performances by Mia Wasikowska and Eric Bana, who bring the story to life on screen. Though brief in description, the title signals a focus on the sea, and the involvement of these actors hints at a production that centres on personal relationships and environmental tension. Both leads deliver nuanced performances that underscore the emotional stakes of the story. The narrative follows a young person who forms an unlikely friendship with a wild blue fish. This bond becomes the catalyst for the youngster’s confrontation with a group of poachers who threaten the creature’s existence. As the child stands up against the illegal hunters, the story highlights the lengths they will go to protect their new companion, turning a simple encounter into a clash between innocence and exploitation. Presented as a drama, Blueback weaves together themes of friendship, bravery and the fight against those who would harm nature. The involvement of Mia Wasikowska and Eric Bana adds depth to the portrayal of the characters caught up in this struggle. Their presence underscores the emotional weight of a tale where a single individual’s resolve can challenge a broader threat to the marine world.

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Blueback broadcasts on Sky Cinema Family HD at 9:40pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Year2022
Runtime102 mins
DirectorRobert Connolly

Cast & Crew

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Robert ConnollyDirector
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Eric Banaas Macka
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Clarence Ryanas Briggs
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Albert Mwangias Gitundu
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Ariel Donoghueas Young Abby