In bomb disposal you only make one mistake
Laos: Australian bomb disposal specialist Laith Stevens has to train a new young “big bomb” team to deal with bombs left from the Secret War, but meanwhile, the local children are learning to collect bomb scrap metal.
This timely story is terrifying and yet filled with eccentric characters and moments of humour, and gives us a fresh and lyrical view of the most bombed country on the planet.
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The Movie Show, SBS TV
David Stratton, At The Movies,
Andrew L Urban, Urban CinefileMulti-layered...gripping...
Jenny Neighbour, Sydney Film FestivalPowerful...a truly inspiring film
Bruce Clarke, thescene.com.auThoroughly entertaining despite its grisly subject matter…conveys its messages subtly and skillfully…Moving…and quite often laugh-out-loud funny. Stevens is a wonderful character…One of the best movies I've seen this year.
Tracey Prisk, The Daily TelegraphFascinating
Garry Maddox,Compelling
Brian Duff, FilmInkWildly entertaining…breathlessly tense…with warmth, humour and richness…
Stevens is a lovable larrikin…full of hokum and charm, and the camera loves him
…a lovely film.
Leigh Paatsch, Herald SunJaw-dropping
Michael Adams, Empire
It'll make your blood boil
Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Heraldthe film will enlighten you. It might also enrage you.
ATOMA tense and exciting viewing experience…
Laith Stevens is inspiring and charismatic.




International film festival premiere to be announced soon