Survive or Die is a 2018 Australian action film about a 16-year-old girl who escapes to Australia on a refugee boat steered by the head of a people-smuggling ring. It was written and directed by Daniel Okoduwa and Michael Kang, and stars Felino Dolloso, Emmanuella Samuel, Caroline McQuade and Hawa Barnes.
Cast Felino Dolloso Emmanuella Samuel as Shade's Thoughts Caroline McQuade as Catherine Tino Iheme as Refugee 1 Salahuddin Ayubi Rico Banderas as Raju Craig Bourke as Farmer Frederick Hama as News Reporter Oge Obiokolie as Shade's Sister Glen Nutkaze Peters Robin Royce Queree Sarina Sainju as Maiya
Release Survive or Die premiered at the AACTA Film Fest in 2018, and was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020.
Critical reception The Action on Film Festival review said, "Difficult to watch, harder to come to grips with than a grizzly bear, this movie chills you to the bone. After that, you begin to understand just how important immigration is to the lives of millions of people around the world."
Accolades Best Feature Film, Universe Multicultural Film Festival 2019, Los Angeles, California, US Winner, Award of Recognition in Accolade Awards, US 3rd finalist in the Suspense Thriller Category, Indie Gathering Film Festival, Cleveland, Ohio, US Best Indie Feature, Vegas Movie Awards 2019, US Best Music Score, Jamie Murgatroyd, Mediterranean Film Festival, Cannes, 2018 AFIN – International Film Festival, Brisbane, Australia Action On Film International Film Festival, US Hollywood Dreams Film Fest, Las Vegas, US Auckland International Film Festival, New Zealand 2018 World Music & Independent Film Festival 2019, US Best Actress, Hawa Barnes, Best Director, Hollywoodz Dreams Film Festival, US
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