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A Workman’s Grave

A Workman’s Grave

2022
Thriller Western
7 min NR Australia
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Set at the peak of the Australian Gold Rush, a young grave digger seeks vengeance for the death of his brother from a wealthy town Commissioner.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James Dudfield / Bailey Goodall / Phoebe Hart / Kendi Robinson
Starring
Nicholas Oh / James Broadhurst / Ryan Marano / Got Watcharaphong

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense gritty somber compelling atmospheric revenge historical dramatic deliberate raw powerful unyielding

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'A Workman's Grave' presents a familiar, yet effectively rendered, tale of revenge set against the iconic Australian Gold Rush. Nicholas Oh anchors the film with a performance that is both understated and impactful, conveying the deep-seated pain of…

C
Caleb Thorne
Mar 28, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A gripping and atmospheric journey into the heart of the Australian Gold Rush, 'A Workman's Grave' is a triumph of focused storytelling. Nicholas Oh gives a standout performance, imbuing his vengeful gravedigger with a profound sense of purpose…

B
Beatrice Sterling
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This exploration of vengeance during the Australian Gold Rush, 'A Workman's Grave', is a film that leans heavily on its atmospheric setting and the central performance. Nicholas Oh conveys the weight of his character's grief with a stoic…

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Arthur Penhaligon
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'A Workman's Grave' plunges viewers into the dust and desperation of the Australian Gold Rush, presenting a potent story of vengeance. Nicholas Oh is compelling as the protagonist, embodying a simmering rage born from tragedy. The film’s tone…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Set during the feverish Australian Gold Rush, 'A Workman's Grave' offers a stark and often brutal tale of fraternal loss and the relentless pursuit of retribution. Nicholas Oh delivers a quietly intense performance as the young gravedigger, his…

FAQs

The film's setup strongly suggests a narrative deeply concerned with social inequality. Placing a young gravedigger, a figure often on the fringes of society, against a wealthy town Commissioner at the peak of the Gold Rush inherently highlights a vast chasm between classes. The protagonist's quest for vengeance for his brother's death, presumably at the hands of this powerful figure, points to a story that will likely explore the injustices faced by the working class in a period of immense economic disparity.