The Daughter (2015)
It Takes An Outsider To See The Truth Inside.
In the last days of a dying logging town, Christian returns to his family home for his father Henry’s wedding. While home, Christian reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver, who has stayed in town working at Henry’s timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver’s wife Charlotte, daughter Hedvig, and father Walter, he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver’s family apart.
Director: Simon Stone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 9, 2015
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush - Henry
- Sam Neill - Walter
- Paul Schneider - Christian
- Ewen Leslie - Oliver
- Miranda Otto - Charlotte
- Anna Torv - Anna
- Odessa Young - Hedvig
- Kate Box - Julianne
- Sara West - Jane
- Nicholas Hope - Peterson
Screenplay
- Simon Stone (Screenplay)
- Henrik Ibsen (Author)
Music: Mark Bradshaw
Cinematography: Andrew Commis
Editing: Veronika Jenet
Production: Screen NSW, Roadshow Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
australia, forest, friends, unemployment, logging, depressing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Daughter about?
- In the last days of a dying logging town, Christian returns to his family home for his father Henry’s wedding. While home, Christian reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver, who has stayed in town working at Henry’s timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver’s wife Charlotte, daughter Hedvig, and father Walter, he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver’s family apart.
- Who directed The Daughter?
- The Daughter was directed by Simon Stone.
- Who stars in The Daughter?
- The Daughter stars Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Paul Schneider, Ewen Leslie, Miranda Otto, Anna Torv.
- How long is The Daughter?
- The Daughter has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Daughter?
- The Daughter is a Drama film.
- Where was The Daughter produced?
- The Daughter was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Daughter?
- The themes of The Daughter include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.