The Sisters of St John of God contemplate their vocation as they face the end of their order and their life's work in the Kimberley. In1907, Mother Antonio O'Brien and nine young sisters set sail from Perth on a journey to the remote Kimberley coast,
in the far north west of Australia. This epic story of Irish and Australian nuns is set against the rich and tragic history of the Kimberley region and the government policies of the day. Using rare archival material, re-enactments and contemporary anecdotes the shared experiences of the Aborigines and the Sisters create a compelling story of loss, determination and survival.
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