Boy Swallows Universe

 is an Australian drama limited series based on the bestselling book by Trent Dalton.

Summary
"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."

- Official Netflix synopsis

"An epic coming-of-age story set in 1980s Brisbane that blends the magic and innocence of youth with the brutal reality of the adult world. A lost father, a mute brother, a recovering addict mum, a heroin dealer for a stepfather, and a notorious criminal for a babysitter. Eli Bell is just trying to follow his heart and understand what it means to become a good man, but fate keeps throwing obstacles in his way. Adapted from Trent Dalton’s iconic Australian novel, Boy Swallows Universe explores the crossroads where a boy becomes a man, good toys with evil, and the everyday meets the extraordinary."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Travis Fimmel
 * Phoebe Tonkin
 * Simon Baker
 * Felix Cameron
 * Lee Tiger Halley
 * Zac Burgess
 * Bryan Brown
 * Sophie Wilde
 * Anthony LaPaglia
 * Christopher James Baker
 * Deborah Mailman
 * Adam Briggs

Episodes

 * Season One

