Praise (1999)
Loving puts your heart at risk
An unfocused twentysomething moves in with a former co-worker, who is suffering from low self-esteem because of her weight, looks, and a case of eczema. Their relationship is based on unending drink, drugs, and sex.
Director: John Curran
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 22, 1999
Cast
- Peter Fenton - Gordon
- Sacha Horler - Cynthia
- Joel Edgerton - Leo
- Marta Dusseldorp - Rachel
- Yvette Duncan - Molly
- Tex Perkins - Raymond
- Lynette Curran - Sexual Health Worker
- Damon Herriman - Skinhead
- Loene Carmen - Cathy
- Basil Clarke - Footless Old Man
Screenplay
- Andrew McGahan (Novel)
- Amanda Higgs (Script Editor)
- Andrew McGahan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Dion Beebe
Editing: Alexandre de Franceschi
Production: Emcee Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
farm, cigarette, sex addiction, alcoholism, drug use, boarding house, twenty something, unemployment benefits, brisbane, abortion, eczema, doomed romance, high school crush, old men
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Praise about?
- An unfocused twentysomething moves in with a former co-worker, who is suffering from low self-esteem because of her weight, looks, and a case of eczema. Their relationship is based on unending drink, drugs, and sex.
- Who directed Praise?
- Praise was directed by John Curran.
- Who stars in Praise?
- Praise stars Peter Fenton, Sacha Horler, Joel Edgerton, Marta Dusseldorp, Yvette Duncan, Tex Perkins.
- How long is Praise?
- Praise has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Praise?
- Praise is a Drama film.
- Where was Praise produced?
- Praise was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Praise?
- The themes of Praise include: Addiction and Recovery.