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Original title:Emoh Ruo
Category:Movie / Comedy
Released:1985
Director:Denny Lawrence
Actors:Joy Smithers,Martin Sacks,Philip Quast
Writer:Paul Leadon,David Poltorak
Duration:1h 33min
Video type:Movie

Rating 7.2: Votes 256

1985 Joy Smithers Martin Sacks Philip Quast Denny Lawrence

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Des and Terri Tunkley are a happily married, but struggling couple about to take the big plunge and buy into the Great Australian Dream. Falling under the spell of a television advertisement extolling the joys of home ownership, Terri cajoles Des into making their first big financial commitment. At first, Des is none too enthusiastic about leaving their carefree, downwardly mobile lifestyle in a caravan park by the sea, and neither is their young son, Jack (Jack Ellis). The good life is for Des is embodied in his beloved, as-yet-as-to-be-restored motorboat. Here then lies a basis for conflict between Terri's desire for the domestic comforts of a 'real' home, and Des' dream of sailing away to the West Indies. Undeterred by her husband's initial reluctance, Terri calls on Austral Finance for a housing loan. Now more determined than ever to realise her dream, Terri becomes frustrated by Des' lack of interest. When things finally come to a head between them one rainy afternoon. Des ...

This film's 'Emoh Ruo' title is the phrase "Our Home" spelled in reverse.

First theatrical feature film directed by Denny Lawrence.

First theatrically released feature film as a cinematographer for D.O.P. Andrew Lesnie. Lesnie's first feature (straight to video) was Fantasy Man (1984). Lesnie had also previously worked on short films, documentaries and television series.

This movie got made when producer David Elfick's other project "Cane" (later filmed as Fields of Fire (1987)) went into turnaround at production house UAA.

This movie was inspired by Nur meiner Frau zuliebe (1948). Only about a year after this movie debuted, a new Hollywood version of that film, Geschenkt ist noch zu teuer (1986), was made and released.

According to the book 'The Avocado Plantation' by David Stratton, "UAA is said to have offered" this movie outside of Australia under the title 'House Broken'.

First theatrically released feature film for Australian actor Martin Sacks.

Originally, this movie's writers, Paul Leadon and David Poltorak, wanted to direct this film but producer David Elfick decided they did not have sufficient experience, and instead contracted Denny Lawrence to direct.

Joy Smithers received top / first billing, Martin Sacks received second billing and Philip Quast received third billing.

Phonetically, this movie's two-word four-syllable 'Emoh Ruo' title is pronounced as "Eee - Mo - Roo - Oh".

The production shoot for this picture went for six weeks.

On the Australian DVD's featurette, producer David Elfick expressed grave concerns about this film's choice of title, 'Emoh Ruo'. Elfick virtually concedes that perhaps another title would have been more beneficial for the public's reaction to this movie and its subsequent box-office.

The Australian DVD release for this film includes this films' writers' (Paul Leadon and David Poltorak) entertaining short film, Making Weekend of Summer Last (1981) - a mockumentary parody of 1970s Australian movies.

David Elfick: The film's producer as Margaret York's (Genevieve Mooy) suitor.

Anna Maria Monticelli: The Australian actress uncredited during the opening sequence.

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Author: Stanober

What "The Castle" was to Melbourne in the 90s, "Emoh Ruo" is to Sydney in the 80s.

A "typical" not so wealthy young couple with child live in a caravan in a wealthy Sydney suburb. After an unfortunate incident, and after being seduced by an immensely funny parody of a TV Home Loan commercial, they decide to build a "dream home" of their own. Being completely innocent of such matters, they therefore become victims of builders, real estate salesmen, the bank, of tradition, of society, and even of their own families. They don't cope at all well to start (he loses his job and she becomes quite neurotic); although all crises are happily resolved in the end, even if in a somewhat unexpected way.

Unlike some other very funny movies, this one has a coherent plot, a believable (for a comedy) storyline; and some actual depth to the characters. It's more than a collection of gags strung together. It's a wry commentary on what was a reality to many people of the day. In many ways, a political cartoon made into a movie.

Author: Dalallador

Before The Money Pit came on the scene, a year earlier, this little gem came out. Hardly having a cinema screening (it was actually on together with Wills And Burke) this little beauty was responsible for a new Aussie icon, Les Tunkley of Tunkley Tyres. His brother Des, his wife and kid reside in a beach caravan park. The wife, a hot Joy Smithers, wants out. So they move out into Sydney's West or South West to a new estate area, where unlike The Money Pit, things slowly start to come apart, even the letterbox keels over. This is what makes the film more fun, really wondering what next is gonna go. They live in a court, where soon, a friendship, turns sour with the neighbours across the street. As you can imagine the whole house comes apart at the end, which was fun to watch. If compared to Money Pit, this one is actually more fun, probably cause I'm an ocker, the woman real estate agent, I thought was a hoot. If a fan of movies like The Castle, This one I guarantee you'll like. Although it's not side splitting, this better spelled backward titled, Emoh Ruo, has some colourful, memorable, if classic moments, due to some of it's wacky characters. Invest in this flick today, which would be much harder than house hunting, to track this flick down.

Author: Dangerous

Oh to see it. 1984. I was 12. Gosh has it been that long! When we had Leyland leopards, and Mark 4s were new. Brookvale Bus depot was more relaxed, and the movie was shot near the Narabeen lakes. AHH. Western Sydney was in the sticks, with very little around. A funny and corny story by today's standards, but I just love it. The family in the story, live in a very crampy caravan, when Terry forces her husband to sell everything they have and get a HUGE mortgage. The poor couple are forced to work night and day to meet the minimum payments, and when he loses his driver's license one day, everything goes wrong. They end up coming to a better agreement, and a happy ending ensues, with our family driving into the sun on their trip to their new home.

Fab 80's fashions, and house designs. The cars are to die for :)

To see Australian film quality in the past (Well the early 80's), this is the one to watch. Not available on DVD, I hope it will be, one day, but I still have my trusty VHS tape, bought for $10. Gosh!

Author: Cktiell

This brings back memories of Sydney back in the '80s when I was growing up! Very well done, packed with laughs and lots of visual gags and spoofs of people from the home loan, building and banking industry. Anybody who has been through the experience of saving up to buy a new home for the family on limited finances should be able to relate to the movie.

A great cast of people bringing to life some very likable characters help bring you into the story. Many of the actors went on to become famous and well accomplished in the years to follow. It's funny seeing them so young in this movie!

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Joy Smithers	-	Terri Tunkley
	Martin Sacks	-	Des. Tunkley
	Philip Quast	-	Les Tunkley
	Genevieve Mooy	-	Margaret York
	Louise Le Nay	-	Helen Tunkley
	Max Phipps	-	Sam Tregado
	Jack Ellis	-	Jack Tunkley
	Bill Young	-	Wally Wombat
	Helen McDonald	-	Pat Harrison
	Mervyn Drake	-	Warren Harrison
	Richard Carter	-	Thommo
	Di Smith	-	Cheryl Mason
	Lance Curtis	-	Wayne Mason
	Garry Who	-	Policeman
	Charito Ortez	-	Sam's Receptionist

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