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Series profile

Boy Swallows Universe

The acclaimed novel comes alive.

7.4/ 102024Episode runtime

DramaCrimeMystery

A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin

Frances Bell

Lee Tiger Halley

Lee Tiger Halley

Gus Bell