Synopsis
Following a reckless encounter with her mother’s boyfriend, teenage Heidi is forced to flee home and restart her life, finding refuge at a motel in the icy ski town of Jindabyne. There, she lands a job at a petrol station, befriends her warm co-worker Bianca, and meets Joe, a young man grappling with his own emotional baggage. As Heidi and Joe pursue a shaky relationship and search for normalcy against a bleak winter backdrop, they must confront their vices, feelings of isolation, and need for love and belonging.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $21,566 (23.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.28 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 5.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 5 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $159,222 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) | 13,502 | $92,214 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) | 10,162 | $1,644,653 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,301-14,400) | 14,329 | $1,736,867 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,981 | $92,214 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 21st, 2006 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures February 20th, 2026 (Limited) by Film Movement |
| International Releases: | September 16th, 2004 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | March 27th, 2026 by Film Movement Video |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Coming of Age |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Australia |
| Languages: | English |