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COMEDY . 1985 . 1h 33m . 4.2/10

Emoh Ruo_

"In the great Australian suburbia some things never change..."

Nothing and no one is safe in this biting satire of the trials and tribulations of young marrieds buying their first home. "Emoh Ruo" takes direct aim at the financial institutions, builders, furniture salesmen, television commercials and almost any other of the many sharks in our society who lie in waiting, ready to help eager young couples commit economic suicide for their little piece of Australia. "Emoh Ruo" is the story of the Tunkley family. Terry cleans houses for a living - but what she'd really like is a house of her own. Her husband Des is quite content to go on living in a caravan. Terry spots an advertisement for 'The Buckingham', a low-budget project home. For Terri it's love at first sight but it isn't till she reveals the depth of her desperation that Des relents and sells his boat so they'll have enough for the deposit. Excitedly they move to the outskirts of Sydney to begin their new life but they soon discover the dream can turn into a nightmare.

Starring Joy Smithers, Martin Sacks, Philip Quast
4.2/10
Rating
1h 33m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Emoh Ruo poster
In the great Australian suburbia some things never change...

Nothing and no one is safe in this biting satire of the trials and tribulations of young marrieds buying their first home. "Emoh Ruo" takes direct aim at the financial institutions, builders, furniture salesmen, television commercials and almost any other of the many sharks in our society who lie in waiting, ready to help eager young couples commit economic suicide for their little piece of Australia. "Emoh Ruo" is the story of the Tunkley family. Terry cleans houses for a living - but what she'd really like is a house of her own. Her husband Des is quite content to go on living in a caravan. Terry spots an advertisement for 'The Buckingham', a low-budget project home. For Terri it's love at first sight but it isn't till she reveals the depth of her desperation that Des relents and sells his boat so they'll have enough for the deposit. Excitedly they move to the outskirts of Sydney to begin their new life but they soon discover the dream can turn into a nightmare.

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Cast
Joy Smithers stars as Terri Tunkley in Emoh Ruo.
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Year context
Emoh Ruo was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Nothing and no one is safe in this biting satire of the trials and tribulations of young marrieds buying their first home. "Emoh Ruo" takes direct aim at the...
Emoh Ruo is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

CAST (19)

Joy Smithers
Joy Smithers
Terri Tunkley
Martin Sacks
Martin Sacks
Des Tunkley
Philip Quast
Philip Quast
Les Tunkley
Genevieve Mooy
Genevieve Mooy
Margaret York
LL
Louise Le Nay
Helen Tunkley
Max Phipps
Max Phipps
Sam Tregado
Bill Young
Bill Young
Wally Wombat
HM
Helen McDonald
Pat Harrison
MD
Mervyn Drake
Warren Harrison
Noel Hodda
Noel Hodda
Pete
Richard Carter
Richard Carter
Thommo
Di Smith
Di Smith
Cheryl Mason
Lance Curtis
Lance Curtis
Wayne Mason
JD
Joy Dobson
Narelle
Garry Who
Garry Who
Policeman
CO
Charito Ortez
Sam's Receptionist
RS
Rainee Skinner
Teller
JS
John Spicer
Magistrate
Ray Marshall
Ray Marshall
Clarrie

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
Rating
4.2/10 (3 votes)

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What is Emoh Ruo about?
Nothing and no one is safe in this biting satire of the trials and tribulations of young marrieds buying their first home. "Emoh Ruo" takes direct aim at the financial institutions, builders, furniture salesmen, television commercials and almost any other of the many sharks in our society who lie in waiting, ready to help eager young couples commit economic suicide for their little piece of Australia. "Emoh Ruo" is the story of the Tunkley family. Terry cleans houses for a living - but what she'd really like is a house of her own. Her husband Des is quite content to go on living in a caravan. Terry spots an advertisement for 'The Buckingham', a low-budget project home. For Terri it's love at first sight but it isn't till she reveals the depth of her desperation that Des relents and sells his boat so they'll have enough for the deposit. Excitedly they move to the outskirts of Sydney to begin their new life but they soon discover the dream can turn into a nightmare.
How long is Emoh Ruo?
Emoh Ruo has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Emoh Ruo?
The cast of Emoh Ruo includes Joy Smithers, Martin Sacks, Philip Quast, Genevieve Mooy, Louise Le Nay.
What is the rating of Emoh Ruo?
Emoh Ruo has a rating of 4.2 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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