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Jacana Troubles

Jacana Troubles

2017
Comedy
7 min
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Two PSOs working at one of the most dangerous train stations in Melbourne. Can Bradley and Michael mend their struggles and trust each other whilst having to deal…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jaydan De Oliveira
Starring
Miles Rubae / Mitchell Mahon / Louis Dickins / Mitchell Maligeorges / Rohan Berghan-Carrick

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gritty realistic tense character-driven Melbourne urban struggles authentic understated challenging dramatic

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A commendable effort to showcase the demanding world of Protective Services Officers, 'Jacana Troubles' centres on the partnership between Miles Rubae and Mitchell Mahon. Their chemistry, or lack thereof, forms the emotional core against the backdrop of a…

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Silas Croft
Apr 15, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This film attempts to delve into the grit of Melbourne's public transport system through the eyes of its PSOs, but 'Jacana Troubles' struggles to fully cohere. Miles Rubae and Mitchell Mahon embody their roles with a certain stoicism,…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 15, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Jacana Troubles' offers a compelling, if sometimes bleak, look at the lives of Melbourne's Protective Services Officers. Miles Rubae and Mitchell Mahon deliver grounded performances, portraying the weariness and underlying tension of men on the front lines of…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 15, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

With 'Jacana Troubles,' we're presented with a procedural drama that prioritises atmosphere over intricate plotting. The central premise of two PSOs, played by Miles Rubae and Mitchell Mahon, struggling with trust amidst gang-related issues at a Melbourne station,…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Melbourne's underbelly gets a stark airing in 'Jacana Troubles,' a film that grounds its narrative in the everyday anxieties of Protective Services Officers. Miles Rubae and Mitchell Mahon anchor the piece as two PSOs whose professional relationship is…

FAQs

The plot summary strongly suggests that character development is a key element of 'Jacana Troubles'. The central arc involves Bradley and Michael attempting to 'mend their struggles and trust each other.' This implies a significant focus on their evolving relationship, their individual challenges, and how these personal journeys intersect with the external conflicts they face. It promises a look at how difficult circumstances forge or break bonds.