description The Water Diviner Overview
The Water Diviner is a 2014 drama centered on Joshua Connor, an Australian farmer, who journeys to Turkey following the end of World War I to locate his missing sons. The film depicts his search for them amidst the backdrop of the region’s landscape and local customs. It features Russell Crowe in the lead role alongside a supporting cast including Olga Kurylenko and Jai Courtney.
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info The Water Diviner Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2014 |
help The Water Diviner FAQ
Who is Joshua Connor in The Water Diviner?
Joshua Connor is an Australian farmer who travels to Turkey after World War I to locate his three missing sons. Russell Crowe plays Connor and also directed the 2014 film.
Why does Joshua go to Gallipoli in The Water Diviner?
Joshua believes his sons may have died during the Gallipoli campaign and wants to recover their remains. The film takes place in the aftermath of the First World War, when the region is still dealing with mass casualties.
Who plays the Turkish characters in The Water Diviner?
Olga Kurylenko plays Ayshe, a Turkish innkeeper who helps Joshua, and Yilmaz Erdogan plays Major Hasan. The cast also includes Jai Courtney as Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Hughes.
What does the title The Water Diviner refer to?
Joshua is skilled at locating underground water in Australia using traditional dowsing methods. That ability becomes part of his identity even though the film’s main story concerns his search for his sons in Turkey.
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