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The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.

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Won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film (1991) and the AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay (1989)
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4 award nominations, including the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (1989)
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Music by Martin Armiger
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Director: Jane Campion
Writers: Jane CampionScreenplay, Original Story
Gerard LeeScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: September 28, 1989
Original language: English
Countries: Australia

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