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Release date set for Jessica Falkholt’s final movie she filmed before tragic accident killed her

JESSICA Falkholt’s memory will live on with the late Home And Away actor’s final film to be released 10 months after she was tragically killed in a car accident.

JESSICA Falkholt’s memory will live on with the late Home And Away actor’s final film to be released 10 months after she was tragically killed in a car accident.

Harmony, a young adult film directed by Corey Pearson, will open in cinemas in Australia on October 4, with distribution also secured for China and the US.

Jessica Falkholt tragically passed away after a driver under the influence, ploughed into her family’s car. Picture: AAP Image/Lisa Mann Creative Management, Sally Flegg
Jessica Falkholt tragically passed away after a driver under the influence, ploughed into her family’s car. Picture: AAP Image/Lisa Mann Creative Management, Sally Flegg

Falkholt was 29 when she and sister Annabelle and parents Vivan and Lars died after serial traffic offender Craig Whitall veered to the wrong side of the road and crashed into their car on December 26. She shot the movie several months prior to her death.

The film will come out in cinemas on October 4.
The film will come out in cinemas on October 4.

“The concept of a female ‘emotional superhero’ and ‘super-empath’ felt very original,” Cowlick Entertainment chief Peter Drinkwater said.

“Jessica’s relatability, look, sensitivity and acting talent meant she was the clear stand out for the lead role of Harmony.”

Harmony also stars Jacqueline McKenzie and Eamon Farren.

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