33 Postcards Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jun. 5, 2013

33 Postcards

Release Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 Limited

Dean Randall (Guy Pearce) has sponsored a young Chinese orphan Mei Mei (Zhu Lin) for many years, but when, out of the blue, she arrives in Sydney to thank him, their lives are changed forever.

Director: Pauline Chan

Starring: Guy Pearce • Zhu Lin • Claudia Karvan • Elaine Jin

N/A Drama 1 hr, 37 m

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: For 10 years Mei Mei (Zhu Lin), a 16 yr old Chinese orphan, dreams of meeting her Australian sponsor Dean Randall (Guy Pearce) and his ‘perfect family’. When her orphanage travels to Australia to attend the Australian Choir Festival Mei Mei takes the opportunity to look him up. What she finds, however, is far from the idyllic life he depicted in his postcards. Initially mismatched and disconnected the two begin a journey in search of belonging, family, redemption, love and acceptance.

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Who stars in 33 Postcards – Cast List

Guy Pearce
... Dean Randall

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Zhu Lin
... Mei Mei
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Claudia Karvan
... Barbara

Infidel, Aquamarine
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Elaine Jin
... Miss Chen

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Who is making 33 Postcards – Crew List

A look at 33 Postcards behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Pauline Chan last helmed Neponset Circle.

Director: Pauline Chan
Screenwriter: Pauline Chan

Studio: Gravitas Ventures
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Production – What we know about the 33 Postcards

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2013

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English<br> Mandarin

33 Postcards Trailers and Clips

33 Postcards

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33 Postcards Release Date: When was the film released?

33 Postcards was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 17 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Star Trek Into Darkness, Erased and Black Rock. As a limited release, 33 Postcards was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

33 Postcards DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

33 Postcards is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Thursday, August 27, 2013. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of 33 Postcards today on Amazon.

33 Postcards Digital Release Date

33 Postcards is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Monday, April 15, 2013. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.