West of Sunshine is 2017 Australian drama film directed by Jason Raftopoulos and starring Damian Hill.

Set in Melbourne, it depicts an eventful day in the life of Jimmy, an inveterate gambler, and his estranged son Alex.

Jimmy reports late for work at the depot, and because of the presence of Alex is obliged to use the Fairlane for deliveries rather than a company vehicle.

His deliveries completed, they stop for lunch at a suburban hotel with TAB betting facilities, and are joined by Steve.

Fearing Banos, he pleads with Steve to lend him the money, alienating his mate, who refuses point blank; he has debts too.

[2] It received generally favourable reviews, some tracing its inspiration to Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves,[6] with most commenting that it sprang no surprises.

Several noted that it was the offshoot of Raftopolous' 2011 short Father's Day[3] and Paul Ireland's Pawno (also starring Hill).

[8] Variety called it an "impressive feature debut", while The Guardian critic wrote that its "down-at-heel Aussie vibe" invited comparison with other "bawlers and brawlers", such as Kriv Stenders' 2007 film Boxing Day or David Michod's 2010 crime drama Animal Kingdom.