A Drop in the Ocean


A Drop In The Ocean is an Australian children's television series which first screened on the ABC (Australian [TV channel)|ABC] in 1972. A sequel drama called Birds of Passage was made.

Plot

A Drop In The Ocean follows the story of three children who became involved with smugglers. It was filmed around the wharves and slipways of Balmain, [New South Wales|Balmain] on Sydney Harbour.

Production

The series was produced by the Australian [Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]'s "Young People's Department". The episodes were also edited together as a film to screen overseas. Most of the film's dialogue is improvised. Director Barry Sloane told the Sun Herald: "It gives enormous advantages when working with child actors, and leads to a more natural film."

Cast