Director: Ann Turner  
Producer: Ben Gannon  
Editor: Ken Sallows  
Screenwriter: Ann Turner 
Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Russell Crowe, Alethea McGrath, Amanda Douge, Frank Gallacher, Wayne Pygram (as Burns), John Lee, Frankie J. Holden, Daphne Grey  

SYNPOSIS:

This drama concerns a small period in the life of its central figure, Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhred), a young man living in rural Australia in 1910, who was crippled by polio years before. Because he hasn't the strength or coordination to perform most chores and enter fully into the life of his family and friends, much that he experiences comes to him vicariously. In the story, he witnesses many dramatic events happening to others. Several of them concern the romantic trials and tribulations of the women and men he knows. However, the story which concerns him the most is somewhat sad: despite the best efforts of his father, Alan is unable to ride a horse. The screenplay of the movie is based on a collection of Marshall's autobiographical stories. -- Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

There is the added bonus that you get to see Russell Crowe skinny dipping but you do not get to see Mr. Pygram skinny dipping :-( .  This movie was rereleased on DVD in December 2000 due to Crowe's popularity.