Redfern Now: Promise Me

Two young women are raped on their way home. The story follows the lives of both women and the different ways they deal with the crime.

Cast

Deborah Mailman

as Lorraine

Wayne Blair

as Aaron Davis

Rarriwuy Hick

as Robyn Davis

Lisa Flanagan

as Allie

Anthony Hayes

as Daryl Hopkins

Kelton Pell

as Raymond

Daniela Farinacci

as Defence Lawyer

Geneviève Lemon

as Dr Linda

Kirk Page

as Peter

Naomi Bowly

as Jade

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