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Beautiful Kate(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-08-06
57%
70 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
The past is always present.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
Budget: $4,300,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Beautiful Kate Productions
Doll Australia
New Town Films Pty. Ltd.
Movie: Beautiful Kate
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ben Mendelsohn
Ned Kendall
Maeve Dermody
Toni
Rachel Griffiths
Sally Kendall
Sophie Lowe
Kate Kendall
Bryan Brown
Bruce Kendall
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