Star Love Stories #543
"A Dream for Sale" in Star Love Stories #543 (1974) brings a quiet, heartfelt charm to the Australian outback, where a film crew’s search for authenticity collides with the life of Nicola, a young woman stepping into a role far beyond her usual routine. With her cousin injured and the production stalled, Nicola—long familiar with the land and the man she’s known since childhood, Tom—volunteers to guide them, setting off a journey that blends past and present in unexpected ways. Art by Purita Campos brings the sun-drenched landscapes and tender moments to life with delicate precision.
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A film unit arrives in the small Australian outback town of Wombalong to make a true romance picture about the days of the early settlers. Nicola's cousin was supposed to be their guide through the bush to the location where the events really happened, but when he breaks his ankle the film unit is stuck in town. Having accompanied Tom since she was a kid, Nicola offers to take his place as their guide. With no other option, the director agrees.
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