Beautiful Kate
“The past is always present.”
2009•R•1h 30m•5.7•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Rachel Ward
Writer
Rachel Ward
Budget
$4M
Languages
English
Studio
Beautiful Kate Productions
Cast
Ben Mendelsohn
Ned Kendall
Maeve Dermody
Toni
Rachel Griffiths
Sally Kendall
Sophie Lowe
Kate Kendall
Josh McFarlane
Cliff Kendall
Bryan Brown
Bruce Kendall
Suzie Boyaci
Emily Kendall (mum)
Daniel Binks
Young Cliff Kendall
Heloise Baker
Young Sally Kendall
Eve Burner
Young Kate Kendall
Briony Kent
Tamara
Jarrah Cocks
Andy Cromer
Scott O'Donnell
Young Ned Kendall
John Clark
Priest
Production
Company
Beautiful Kate Productions
Company
Doll Australia
Company
New Town Films Pty. Ltd.
Producer
Bryan Brown
Producer
Leah Churchill-Brown
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