Kindred (1983)

Kindred (1983) poster

Penny is in her mid-twenties. For years she has suffered from the sexual assaults of her father, who is now beginning to take an interest in her younger sister. She tries to convince her mother and sister of her situation as an incest victim, but they just ignore her. The father tries to keep his secret by isolating Penny, but eventually she is old enough and confident enough to break free, though not without the emotional scars of years of abuse.

Director: Julie Money
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Pitcher
Cinematography: Laurie Kirkwood
Editing: Ross Thompson
Production: Australian Film Television and Radio School
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival

Keywords

abusive father, incest, sexual assault, short film

More Films by Director: Julie Money
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kindred about?
Penny is in her mid-twenties. For years she has suffered from the sexual assaults of her father, who is now beginning to take an interest in her younger sister. She tries to convince her mother and sister of her situation as an incest victim, but they just ignore her. The father tries to keep his secret by isolating Penny, but eventually she is old enough and confident enough to break free, though not without the emotional scars of years of abuse.
Who directed Kindred?
Kindred was directed by Julie Money.
Who stars in Kindred?
Kindred stars Alyson Best, Russell Newman, Melissa Jaffer, Julie Tyler, Nick Holland, Susannah Fowle.
How long is Kindred?
Kindred has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Kindred?
Kindred is a Drama film.
Where was Kindred produced?
Kindred was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of Kindred?
The themes of Kindred include: Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival.