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800 Words

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800 Words

6.7

2015

Synopsis

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

Created By

Maxine Fleming

James Griffin

ComedyDrama

new zealandsurfsingle father

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Erik Thomson

Erik Thomson

as George Turner

Melina Vidler

Melina Vidler

as Shay Turner

Benson Jack Anthony

Benson Jack Anthony

as Arlo Turner

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