The Second
2018•MA15+•1h 34m•5.3•Released
DramaThriller
The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.
Director
Mairi Cameron
Writer
Stephen Lance
Languages
English
Studio
Sense & Centsability
Cast
Rachael Blake
The Writer
Susie Porter
The Muse
Vince Colosimo
The Publisher
Martin Sacks
The Brother
Susan Prior
The Detective
Megan Dale
The Daughter
Bridget Webb
The Favourite
Will Beasley
The Murdered Boy
Lisa Kay
The Senior Detective
Paula Nazarski
The Bookstore Owner
Cate Feldmann
The Fan
Nancy Evans
The Taxi Driver
Mirene Igwabi
The Book Launch Host
Bruce Cameron
The Real Boy
Greta Carew-Johns
Book Launch Guest
Production
Company
Sense & Centsability
Company
Screen Queensland
Company
Second Films
Company
Tangerine Entertainment
Company
Screen Australia
Company
Stan
Producer
Stephen Lance
Producer
Leanne Tonkes
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