Beautiful Kate (2009)
The past is always present.
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
Director: Rachel Ward
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 6, 2009
Cast
- Ben Mendelsohn - Ned Kendall
- Maeve Dermody - Toni
- Rachel Griffiths - Sally Kendall
- Sophie Lowe - Kate Kendall
- Josh McFarlane - Cliff Kendall
- Bryan Brown - Bruce Kendall
- Suzie Boyaci - Emily Kendall (mum)
- Daniel Binks - Young Cliff Kendall
- Heloise Baker - Young Sally Kendall
- Eve Burner - Young Kate Kendall
Screenplay
- Rachel Ward (Screenplay)
- Newton Thornburg (Novel)
- Michael Brindley (Script Editor)
- Nick Parsons (Script Editor)
Music: Tex Perkins, Murray Paterson
Cinematography: Andrew Commis
Editing: Veronika Jenet
Production: Beautiful Kate Productions, Doll Australia, New Town Films Pty. Ltd.
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing
Keywords
australia, isolation, home, father, past, sister, dysfunctional family, memory, writer, twins, family, incest, goodbye, woman director, buried
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beautiful Kate about?
- Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
- Who directed Beautiful Kate?
- Beautiful Kate was directed by Rachel Ward.
- Who stars in Beautiful Kate?
- Beautiful Kate stars Ben Mendelsohn, Maeve Dermody, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lowe, Josh McFarlane, Bryan Brown.
- How long is Beautiful Kate?
- Beautiful Kate has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Beautiful Kate?
- Beautiful Kate is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Beautiful Kate?
- Beautiful Kate had a budget of $4M.
- Where was Beautiful Kate produced?
- Beautiful Kate was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Beautiful Kate?
- The themes of Beautiful Kate include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing.