Description: Rain Shadow, Series 1 (2 DVDs + Slipcover) NEW, unopened, still SEALED in its original factory shrinkwrap. MINT CONDITION. Item in photos is actual item that will be shipped. Not a bootleg or former rental. Please message us with any questions, we're happy to help! Two women fight for the future of their outback community After a decade of drought, a devastating sheep disease strikes the small Australian farming town of Paringa. Tough-minded veterinarian Kate McDonald (Golden Globe®-nominee Rachel Ward, The Thorn Birds) struggles to save her community with the help of a feisty new assistant (Victoria Thaine, The Caterpillar Wish) -- who is just as determined to unlock the mysteries of Kate's past. Filmed entirely on location in a natural rain shadow region in the Adelaide Hills, this poignant drama features stunningly stark vistas and exceptional performances. Hostility and hope, determination and despair mix in a combustible series that pits two strong women against the odds and, oftentimes, against each other. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE behind-the-scenes featurette, a Rachel Ward biography, and more. Think of Rain Shadow as All Creatures Great and Small, stripped of its leafy gentility. The gripping Australian miniseries follows the lives of two country veterinarians, but in this case they are two women (Rachel Ward and Victoria Thaine), living in the rugged bleakness of the Australian outback, their lives intertwined with the flinty farmers and ranchers they serve. Ward, who has been little seen on the screen as she has focused on directing and writing, makes a welcome return to acting as Dr. Kate McDonald--weatherworn, standoffish, perhaps hiding secret wounds surrounding the untimely death of her husband. Thaine plays Dr. Jill Blake, her new city-smart young assistant, the latest in a long line who have fled in succession, escaping the relentlessness of the harsh country--and their harsh employer. The viewer gets to learn about Kate, and the region around the fictional town of Paringa, through the eyes of Jill. Kate and Jill don't exactly spar, but they are both fearless and don't flinch in their confrontations. "You're all like the sun has baked all the life out of you," says Jill of the resident's regions. "Like prunes, then? Or roadkill?" deadpans Kate. "If you stay here, you'll end up like us." Jill is strangely drawn to the harsh countryside, and its peculiar inhabitants--and so, gradually, is the viewer. The plot revolves around a catastrophic sheep disease afflicting flocks in the region, and the perennial drought that is wearing down the stalwarts. But the true story is about the harsh landscape, full of ragged, dry beauty and completely unforgiving--and how it can break a person--or become the best haven on the planet. As Jill learns the rules of the outback, she also tries to probe into the real story of her boss. She, along with the viewer, becomes more fascinated by the harsh landscape, and the ways it changes the rules for animals and humans alike. The DVD contains a biography of Ward, and an absorbing documentary on the making of the show, which was shot entirely on location in a true rain shadow outside Adelaide, Australia. Shipping Information FREE SHIPPING! We will mail all orders within 2 business days of payment, via USPS Media Mail, unless otherwise arranged. Your tracking number will be provided, and we will message you when it is mailed. For faster shipping, please pay extra, depending on which service. Please contact us. For international sales, please use eBay's Global Shipping Program. ReturnsCustomer satisfaction is guaranteed! If you are unhappy with your order, please contact us.We will pay for the return shipping, and when we receive the return, we will issue you a full refund. We try our very best to make sure every customer is completely satisfied. If there's a problem, message us! Your satisfaction is our priority! Additional InfoPlease note that 99.9% of our DVD and Blu-ray listings are Region 1/A for playback in North American players. Visit our store! We have many other items also priced to sell! Thank you for your business!
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Mini Series
Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Language: English
Case Type: Tall/DVD Case
Former Rental: No
Sub-Genre: Australian
Features: Behind The Scenes Featurette, Widescreen
Run Time: 326 minutes
Slipcover / Sleeve: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Actor: Rachel Ward
Rating: NR
Edition: 2-Volume Box Set
Movie/TV Title: Rain Shadow
Format: DVD
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Drama