Jessica (2004)
The Bergman sisters could not be more different. Jessica is a feisty tomboy who loves to help her father work their farmland. Her beautiful sister Meg is eagerly being groomed by her mother Hester (Lisa Harrow) to be the perfect wife, so that she can marry her way out of poverty. However, when the man, Jack Thomas, who Meg has set her sights on falls in love with Jessica and gets her pregnant, Hester schemes to wrench the couple apart to claim Jessica's son, Joey for Meg. Later she commits Jessica to a mental asylum. It is here that Jessica receives news of her lover's death and almost loses hope, but after enlisting the help of Mr. Runche, a down and out lawyer battling alcoholism, she is eventually released. Years later, it is the reformed Runche who gives Jessica the courage to fight for the return of her child. Eventually Meg and Hester call an uneasy truce with Jessica, and allow her to play a role in Joey's life as his aunt.
Cast
- Sam Neill - Richard Runche
- Leeanna Walsman - Jessica Bergman
- Lisa Harrow - Hester Bergman
- Tony Martin - Joe Bergman
- Oliver Ackland - Jack Thomas
- Megan Cooper - Meg Bergman
- Barry Lee-Pearce - Priest
Screenplay
- Bryce Courtenay (Novel)
- Peter Yeldham
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jessica about?
- The Bergman sisters could not be more different. Jessica is a feisty tomboy who loves to help her father work their farmland. Her beautiful sister Meg is eagerly being groomed by her mother Hester (Lisa Harrow) to be the perfect wife, so that she can marry her way out of poverty. However, when the man, Jack Thomas, who Meg has set her sights on falls in love with Jessica and gets her pregnant, Hester schemes to wrench the couple apart to claim Jessica's son, Joey for Meg. Later she commits Jessica to a mental asylum. It is here that Jessica receives news of her lover's death and almost loses hope, but after enlisting the help of Mr. Runche, a down and out lawyer battling alcoholism, she is eventually released. Years later, it is the reformed Runche who gives Jessica the courage to fight for the return of her child. Eventually Meg and Hester call an uneasy truce with Jessica, and allow her to play a role in Joey's life as his aunt.
- Who directed Jessica?
- Jessica was directed by Peter Andrikidis.
- Who stars in Jessica?
- Jessica stars Sam Neill, Leeanna Walsman, Lisa Harrow, Tony Martin, Oliver Ackland, Megan Cooper.
- How long is Jessica?
- Jessica has a runtime of 3h 16m (196 minutes).
- What genre is Jessica?
- Jessica is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Jessica?
- Jessica had a budget of $7.
- Where was Jessica produced?
- Jessica was produced in Australia.