Series synopsis
While the Men are Away is an Australian drama television series that premiered on SBS on September 27, 2023. It stars Michela De Rossi, Phoebe Grainer, Max McKenna and Jana Zvedeniuk.
While the men are away fighting in WWII, two Women’s Land Army recruits join an Italian immigrant, her Indigenous domestic, and their draft-dodging farmhand to run the family farm – but can the improbable freedom and kinship they find survive beyond the war?
Premise
While the men are away fighting in WWII, two Women’s Land Army recruits join an Italian immigrant, her Indigenous domestic, and their draft-dodging farmhand to run the family farm – but can the improbable freedom and kinship they find survive beyond the war?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michela De Rossi as Francesca
- Phoebe Grainer as Kathleen
- Max McKenna as Gwen
- Jana Zvedeniuk as Esther
- Matt Testro as Robert
- Benedict Hardie as Des
- Shaka Cook as Murray
- Sarah Woods as Mrs. Arnott
Guest cast
- Benjamin Wang as Reg Pow Guard
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 27, 2023 | October 18, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Get Behind The Girl He Left Behind! In 1940s Australia, the men are off fighting in WWII and Frankie finds herself in charge of her farm. She decides to enlist the help of two city dwellers to keep it running. |
September 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Furrowing the Führer's Brow All hands are needed as an insect infestation threatens the apple crop; Frankie tries to secure pesticide, but runs into a series of obstacles. |
September 27, 2023 |
| 3 |
God Speed the Plough and the Woman Who Drives It! The group discovers that their internal baggage is as powerful as the patriarchy at blocking the road to their true selves. |
October 4, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2023 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2023 |
| Status | continue |