Summary:
Both actress Judy Davis and director Gillian Armstrong made a big splash on the international scene with this charming Australian film that examines late 19th century Australian society from the perspective of a headstrong woman who refuses to follow convention. The film charts the developing self-awareness of Sybylla Melvyn (Judy Davis) as she grows from an insecure tomboy t... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Judy Davis - (Sybylla Melvyn)
Sam Neill - (Harry Beecham)
Wendy Hughes - (Aunt Helen)
Robert Grubb - (Frank Hawdon)
Patricia Kennedy - (Aunt Gussie)
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Review:
1979 was a timely year for a challenging feminist film about an unconventional woman bucking a conservative society. It was also the height of the Australian cinema's New Wave. Director Gillian Armstrong was therefore perfectly positioned to score with her first feature film, about a proto-feminist heroine in early 20th century Australia. The he... Continue >>

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