
Overview
A young girl named Katherine and her older friend Hester live on an isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave because there's too much work. Hester, however, becomes attracted to Katherine and holds her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to a small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe, but a tragic accident and the theft of their money changes their plans.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the AACTA Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress in a Leading Role (1997)
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Nominations
7 award nominations, including the AACTA Award for Best Film (1997)
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Music
Music by Stephen Rae
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Mandy Walker
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Laura JonesScreenplay
- Elizabeth JolleyNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 14, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Australia


























