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Plot

This Australian drama is an adaptation of Hannie Rayson's award-winning play. It is the tale of the three Moynihan sisters, Hilary, a widow who lives in the family "hotel" with their father and her teenage son; Pippa, who lives in New York; and Meg, who lives in London. After a long absence, the three gather in their familial home in Sorrento, a coastal town near Melbourne, for their father's funeral. Many of the town's most prominent citizens are terribly impressed that Meg has just published an award-winning book that is actually a thinly veiled vicious attack on the town, its people, and her family. It is not a happy reunion, as old hurts and rivalries amongst the sisters immediately begin resurfacing.
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
112min.
Theatrical Release Date:
05/26/1995
Distributor(s):
PolyGram
Director(s):
Richard Franklin
Themes:
Death of a Parent,Family Gatherings,Sibling Relationships
Tone:
Bittersweet,Reflective,Talky,Understated
Keywords:
competition,death-in-family,funeral,motel,reunion,rival,sister,teenagers,widow/widower