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Plot

James Bogle directed this Australian psychological thriller adapted (by Bogle and Peter Rasmussen) from the novel by Tim Winton. Living on their farm for 30 years, Maurice (Ray Barrett) and Ida Stubbs (Brenda Blethyn) have never recovered from the loss of their child, smothered by a cat. Elsewhere in the valley are pregnant, spaced-out Ronnie (Miranda Otto), abandoned by her lover, and lonely misfit Laurie (Richard Roxburgh), a fan of Jim Reeves recordings. Fear brings these four together when an unknown predator starts slaughtering local livestock. Shown at the Sydney Film Festival (Opening Night).
MPAA Rating:
Not Rated
Genre(s):
Drama,Horror
Run Time:
88min.
Theatrical Release Date:
10/22/2002
DVD Release Date:
11/27/2007
Distributor(s):
Cowboy
Director(s):
James Bogle
Starring:
Brenda Blethyn , Ray Barrett , Richard Roxburgh , Miranda Otto
Themes:
Haunted By the Past,Death of a Child
Tone:
Chilly,Melancholy,Menacing
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (zz-zz-2004)