Windrider

A rock star falls for a rich man's son who competitively board-sails the coast of Western Australia.

Cast

Simon Chilvers

as Howard

Tom Burlinson

as Stewart 'P.C.' Simpson

Nicole Kidman

as Jade

Jill Perryman

as Miss Dodge

Charles Tingwell

as Stewart Simpson Sr.

Kim Bullad

as Coyote

Stig Wemyss

as Ratso

Mark Williams

as Mangles

Alastair Cumming

as Rabbit

Robin Miller

as Wally

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