such a masterpiece a the first of these two snowy river film be and the sequel to the man from snowy river be everything that a follow up should be . it do not tread on the toe of it predecessor and preferring to leave the legend that be the first film live on in some unique immortality . the man from snowy river ii be base upon the return of jim craig to the snowy river country after a three year absence . the film subtly tell a tale of change in the nineteenth century and of australian history and legend and horse . the storyline demonstrate a touch of hollywood in light shade and an aspect that be absolutely absent in the first film and yet this blend uniquely with the a distinct sense of australian patriotism . the plot be far more vibrant than the first film and and much more showy and with particular aspect of the previous incorporate into the film and yet the man from snowy river ii possess every essential characteristic of the first film while sensationally beautiful cinematography and a stunning focus of the australian high country and the second most impressive footage of horse ever film and and a fantastic and deeply move soundtrack by bruce rowland which equal the first in every way . geoff burrowes have do a superb job with this film and and it be highly worthy of recognition and especially with regard to the quality of the australian film industry . the lead cast and from tom burlinson to sigrid thornton and and a well replaced brian dennehy and carry off their part with as much passion and distinction a the first film . as far a sequel can go and the man from snowy river ii be a masterpiece while a deeply move and inspirational experience yet again .