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Beautiful Kate
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Beautiful Kate

2009-08-06 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

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.

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Production details

Directors
Rachel Ward
Production companies
Beautiful Kate Productions, Doll Australia, New Town Films Pty. Ltd.
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,300,000

Top Cast

Ben MendelsohnBen MendelsohnNed Kendall
Maeve DermodyMaeve DermodyToni
Rachel GriffithsRachel GriffithsSally Kendall
Sophie LoweSophie LoweKate Kendall
Josh McFarlaneCliff Kendall
Bryan BrownBryan BrownBruce Kendall
Suzie BoyaciEmily Kendall (mum)
Daniel BinksYoung Cliff Kendall
Heloise BakerYoung Sally Kendall
Eve BurnerYoung Kate Kendall
Briony KentTamara
Jarrah CocksAndy Cromer
Scott O'DonnellYoung Ned Kendall
John ClarkPriest

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