Question 1

What did director Craig Lahiff compare the film's central relationship to?

Accepted Answer

Director Craig Lahiff saw it as a contemporary 'Tristan and Isolde' story, with producer Helen Leake adding it could be viewed as a modern 'Romeo and Juliet' in a violent, unexpected way.

Question 2

How did Japanese actress Youki Kudoh describe the cultural contrast her character Midori faced?

Accepted Answer

Kudoh noted Japan is very safe with rare bank robberies, making Midori's involvement in one inconceivable. This, plus betrayal and disgrace, left her few alternatives when Colin saved her.

Question 3

What was Russell Crowe's reaction when first reading the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

After reaching page forty-six, Crowe thought 'Damn, so much has happened and there's still another fifty pages to go,' praising the script's exciting structure that avoided typical road movie pitfalls.

Question 4

Which major film festival screened Heaven's Burning?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 5

What unusual cameo appearances does the film feature?

Accepted Answer

Australian television personality Ian Turpie plays a used car salesman, while legendary Australian actor Norman Kaye appears as a blind store owner.

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