It is based on characters in Cat Stevens songs, depicting the battle of a young man and his moonshadow against impending darkness.

The A$5 million (US $5.07 million) features an all-Australian cast under Swedish director Anders Albien. “Moonshadow” cements Australia’s reputation as the new “off off off Broadway.”

“Dirty Dancing,” “Priscilla,” “Dr. Zhivago,” “Love Never Dies,” “An Officer And A Gentleman,” “King Kong” and “Strictly Ballroom” made their world debuts downunder.